Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Vacuum Gauge/Economy Meter


Vacuum Gauge:






PURPOSE
Used to monitor the engine intake air system, while the vehicle is running.

Can be used to detect:

^ Obstruction of air flow in the exhaust system
^ sticking valves
^ Broken valve springs
^ Low compression
^ Ignition timing problems
^ Vacuum leaks