EGR Valve
I bought a Mazda 6 TS2 Diesel. Drives beautifully and quiet for a diesel engine. Engine light showed and I rushed for diagnostics and I was told by Kwik Fit that it is EGR valve that needs to be replaced. The light has gone off and the car drives still ok. What should I do?
Asked on 2 July 2011 by Blue6
Answered by
Honest John
EGRs will eventually get gummed up. But if it happens again get a second opinion and also enquire if it can be cleaned up.
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