Vacuum leaks are the primary cause of performance loss, confirmed by the presence of P0171 and P0174 fault codes indicating a lean running condition. Verification is performed by a visual inspection of the intake boots for cracks or by conducting a pressurized smoke test on the intake system to identify unmetered air entry points that disrupt the air-fuel ratio.
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