Located smack dab on your car's intake manifold, an EGR [Exhaust
Gas Recirculation] valve functions by sending exhaust gas back
into the combustion chamber as "exhausted air" is much hotter
than intake air. By bringing warmer gas into the combustion
chamber, your engine operates much more cleanly and efficiently.
Like any part, your Ford EGR valve or Toyota EGR valve is
subject to getting clogged with dirt or crud. A clogged unit may
cause your car to stall, hesitate, or idle roughly. Sometimes,
simply cleaning the EGR valve with a product like STP carburetor
cleaner will resolve the problem. Still, if you take your car in
for its MV inspection and the diagnostic tests shows that your
EGR valve is not working, you will fail inspection and be forced
to swap out the device before bringing your car back in for a
follow up inspection. What a hassle, but something you just
don't want to forget about.
Prices on replacement EGR valves are all over the place: some
parts are reasonably priced while others will cost you a mint.
Your Ford or Toyota dealer will charge you a mint if you
purchase one through their parts department, as buying through
any dealer can quickly turn into a financial nightmare. Instead
of going through all that aggravation, you can save big money by
shopping online through a quality wholesaler such as All EGR
Valves. As is common with all high quality auto parts
wholesalers, you can purchase an EGR valve at a huge discount
and save a bundle over dealer mark up prices. Leading
wholesalers deal directly with manufacturers, buy in gigantic
quantities, negotiate the lowest prices, and pass big savings on
to you.
Replacing an EGR valve is a simple process and can be
accomplished with standard automobile tools. With your handy
Chilton repair manual at your side, you will quickly remove and
replace the device and have a strong sense of accomplishment on
a job "well done." Best yet, you will have saved yourself plenty
of money which you can use for other parts, like the K&B cold
air intake that you always wanted!
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