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Is the EGR delete kit the thing you need?

Is the EGR delete kit the thing you need?

“An EGR delete kit is the thing you need…” An EGR delete can set your check engine light. An EGR delete is NOT the end all solution that most claim it to be. An EGR delete is ILLEGAL in ALL 50 STATES. All vehicles are required to meet federal emissions standards.

How does an EGR disable work on a diesel engine?

This option is technically a “EGR disable” instead of a delete, but the option still works. 1. An EGR delete kit can increase your exhaust gas temperature. Diesel engines typically cool the exhaust gases generated, then recirculate them back into the system. When you bypass this feature with an EGR delete kit, then the exhaust remains hot.

Can you use EGR delete on Ford 6.0L?

In some cases, yes. Installing an EGR delete on 2006 and up 6.0L trucks WILL result in the check engine light. In fact, it will set the check engine light on all Ford 6.0L’s with software that has been updated since about 2005. This means that an EGR delete will set the CEL on most 6.0L’s on the road today.

Where can I delete DPF from my engine?

Calling around, within half an hour, I found several independent garages in Ontario and Quebec that would remove and delete the EGR/DPF systems from almost any EPA-compliant engine.

What does EGR delete actually do?

  • Park your car or place it in neutral with the emergency brake on. Raise your hood and remove the negative battery terminal.
  • There’s metal tubing that extends upwards and is connected to the driver’s side exhaust manifold. It’s through this tube that exhaust gas is sent to the EGR valve.
  • The EGR valve is on the intake manifold.

    What are the benefits of deleting the EGR?

    List of the Pros of EGR Delete Kits This kit installs easily on most diesel engines. Most diesel engines use an EGR valve which develops high soot content over time. You can improve your fuel efficiency with an EGR delete. When you can restore the power levels to your diesel engine, then you’re also restoring its overall fuel efficiency. This kit can lower the temperature of your engine.

    What exactly does EGR delete mean?

    EGR Delete is an Off-Highway Tuning service intended solely for closed-course racing and off-highway driving. It may not be street legal in your province or state, and this service cannot be performed on vehicles registered or certified for highway use.

    Will DPF delete increase fuel mileage?

    While the DPF is installed and active the thought was air exhaust flow will be restricted reducing fuel milage and performance. By deleting the DPF you will improve fuel mileage, performance, and open up the possibility of adding more horsepower and torque. This is no longer the case because modern emission systems have become so efficient.

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Ruth Doyle