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Is the EGR valve connected to the Turbo?

Is the EGR valve connected to the Turbo?

The EGR system is a high pressure loop (HPL) system where a portion of the exhaust is taken from upstream of the turbocharger.

What happens when you remove the EGR valve on a Dodge Ram?

On the dodge Ram forums, quite a few people reported improved gas mileage with a 1 to 2 mpg increase in fuel efficiency once the EGR system has been disabled or removed. Some also report a little better response in acceleration. Almost all said their oil was in much better condition when they changed it. How hard is it to remove the EGR?

Where is the EGR valve on a 3.6 Cadillac?

The hose for the EGR valve connects to the engine just below the upper, large, radiator hose. The EGR hose is smaller than the radiator hose and easy to spot. Follow the hose back on the side of the engine and you will find the EGR valve. Where is the E.G.R. valve on a 3.6 Cadillac?

Where is the EGR located on a 2009 Dodge Avenger?

where is the EGR located on a 2009 dodge avenger 2.4L? The 2009 Dodge Avenger EGR valve is not shaped like the old EGR valve; it is a cylinder shape on this vehicle. It is located on the left side of the engine near the front. Where is the E.G.R. valve located on a 2011 Mazda MX5?

When did the EGR system start on diesel trucks?

In an attempt to reduce diesel exhaust pollutants, the concept of the Exhaust Gas Re-circulation (EGR) system was implemented on all diesel trucks around the year 2007, per EPA regulations.

Which is Cummins engine has the weakest EGR valve?

6.7L Cummins’ EGR Valve Although it’s known for being one of the most robust engines to ever grace the ¾-ton and 1-ton truck segment, even the 6.7L Cummins has its fair share of EGR gremlins. The weakest link in the 6.7L Cummins’ EGR system lies in its EGR valve.

How does the EGR work on a diesel engine?

Unique to this engine, the EGR system pulls gases from the passenger side exhaust manifold and sends them through a hot-side EGR valve prior to the EGR cooler. Sending uncooled exhaust gases to the EGR valve first is done to reduce (and hopefully prevent) carbon buildup in the valve, and ultimately the engine.

When to do EGR maintenance on a Cummins diesel?

Ironically enough, most EGR-related issues surface after the 70,000-mile mark in most Ram pickups, so if this maintenance is performed at the appropriate time, much of the 6.7L Cummins’ EGR issues can be avoided. While EGR valve issues are much more common, EGR cooler failures do happen on 6.7L Cummins mills.

The hose for the EGR valve connects to the engine just below the upper, large, radiator hose. The EGR hose is smaller than the radiator hose and easy to spot. Follow the hose back on the side of the engine and you will find the EGR valve. Where is the E.G.R. valve on a 3.6 Cadillac?

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