Skoda EGR valves

In March 2014 at 36,000 miles the EGR valve failed on my Skoda Superb and was repaired under warranty. In May 2015, the EGR valve has failed again at 67,000 miles. Is there a problem with these EGR valves and what is the life expectancy of these parts. My average mileage is on motorways.

Asked on 28 May 2015 by David M Harris

Answered by Honest John

In a word, yes. Which engine? The 1.6TDI has the greatest number of problems with these. You can improve their life by runining on the best diesel which is Shell V-Power Nitro Plus. Running on cheap diesel lands you with problems like this.

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