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To cool the intake air.
Cool the intake air compressed by the supercharger before it reaches the cylinders. Compression heats the air; cooling increases its density and helps cylinder filling. Its purpose is neither to heat the air nor to lubricate the turbocharger.
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To heat the intake air.
To improve turbo lubrication.
To cool the intake air.
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