Common questions

Can an EGR cooler be cleaned?

Can an EGR cooler be cleaned?

That’s a reasonable idea; EGR coolers are like radiators, only they use water to cool hot exhaust gases, instead of air to lower the hot water’s temperature. That means they can be cleaned like a radiator. If the water runs clear, that’s as good a job your liquid cleaner is going to do.

How do I clean my EGR cooler?

Soaking the EGR Cooler in Hydro-Zone’s EGR Cooler Cleaner will completely clean the EGR Cooler of all soot and particulates. Just add one gallon of EGR Cooler Cleaner to two gallons of hot water and soak. Then use compressed air and blow air through the EGR Cooler for 5 to 10 minutes to completely dry.

What does EGR cooler cleaning on Ram do?

EGR cooler removal, inspection and cleaning on Ram 2500 – 3500 6.7 Cummins diesel. Part of preventative diesel maintenance at around 75k. And for US consumers, where diesel fuel quality is pretty bad, this cetane booster might help you with lot’s of headaches!

How do you clean a mechanical EGR valve?

To Clean A Mechanical EGR Valve 1 Clean and inspect the vacuum hose. Remove the vacuum hose and inspect closely for wear (cracks or weak spots), then clean out the carbon deposits either with a spray can of carburetor cleaner or with a pipe cleaner if the deposits are hardened or compacted.

How does the EGR valve keep the engine warm?

The EGR valve recirculates a small amount of exhaust into the combustion cycle. The warmth of the exhaust lets the combustion chambers warm up quickly, while the spent, inert gases keep the chambers from getting too hot when the engine fully warms up. Whether mechanical or electronic,…

How often should I Clean my EGR cooler?

Living with the stock EGR doesn’t mean we have to accept paying the dealership $1,250 every 67,500 miles to clean the EGR system. I thought I would share with you guys my “recipe” and some before / after photos of my cooler after its recent cleaning. I think I have the process down to a science pretty well.

EGR cooler removal, inspection and cleaning on Ram 2500 – 3500 6.7 Cummins diesel. Part of preventative diesel maintenance at around 75k. And for US consumers, where diesel fuel quality is pretty bad, this cetane booster might help you with lot’s of headaches!

How to avoid the need to replace your EGR valve?

EGR Valve Cleaning : Dodge RAM Pickup 3500 6.7 L 350 hp Diesel – How to avoid the need to replace your EGR valve? Carbon Cleaning is the solution. How to avoid the need to replace your EGR valve?

Living with the stock EGR doesn’t mean we have to accept paying the dealership $1,250 every 67,500 miles to clean the EGR system. I thought I would share with you guys my “recipe” and some before / after photos of my cooler after its recent cleaning. I think I have the process down to a science pretty well.

How much does it cost to clean a Dodge Ram?

On average, a garage will charge between €185 and €310 for this service. The least expensive option, with no need for disassembly and entailing the shortest service time, and which is an alternative to part replacement, is hydrogen treatment via the Carbon Cleaning station.

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Ruth Doyle