cleaning egr

[evillecutter]

im trying to find a current step by step for cleaning my egr valve - all the threads i found on here are outdated and say error 404 when i click on the links to the walkthroughs - any help is appreciated sorry i couldnt find it myself

[blacksambo]

What makes you think it needs cleaning? I've owned three VX's, and travelled 150 K in them and never once cleaned the EGR valve or tube????????

[evillecutter]

ive read on multiple threads on here that it could help in the elimination of oil consumption which i have slight bit of - im at 110,000 mi now and my engine is running like a top but i had a day off work was going to try some preventative maintenance - think i should just leave it alone?

[Ldub]

ive read on multiple threads on here that it could help in the elimination of oil consumption which i have slight bit of - im at 110,000 mi now and my engine is running like a top but i had a day off work was going to try some preventative maintenance - think i should just leave it alone?

I'm of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" school of thought on this. If there were a prob with the EGR, it'd be throwin' a code (CEL).

On most everything else, I usually "fix it till it's broke"....

[WormGod]

Yep. Once you play with it, chances are, it will always give you issues. I am of that category. Replaced mine after my S/C install years ago, and now I encounter random issues with it. Imagine that....

[Y33TREKker]

In my opinion, the best thing a person can do to possibly alleviate excess oil usage in a VX is replace the PCV valve with a simple breather filter.

[evillecutter]

In my opinion, the best thing a person can do to possibly alleviate excess oil usage in a VX is replace the PCV valve with a simple breather filter.

so by eliminating the pcv you keep the oil vapor inside the crankcase instead of venting it into the intake manifold - which should lead to less oil burn but more sludge in the engine since that's the entire purpose of the system is to prevent oil contamination and sludge formation...but is the vapor able to actually vent through the filter? if it is venting properly and not allowing it to build up inside you would think the filter would need to be changed often because of all the oil vapor coming through it - it does makes sense that it would burn less but are you sure that is what is best for the engine? i guess it could be kind of a wash - on one hand you would burn less oil but need to change it more often because of sludge building up faster - where leaving it alone would burn more oil but should keep the system cleaner - not to mention that adding fresh oil when needed can extend the time in between changes a bit - im also assuming you would need to plug the vacuum hose for your vent to work? do you get cel from this?

[blacksambo]

How does this work? Will it pass inspection? What brand and part number do you use?

[blacksambo]

I think you're getting it now. You don't really need a code reader, just a ten mm wrench to remove the negative battery terminal for thirty minutes. Oh, and don't forget to reset the clock. If you need instructions on how to do that just holler.

[PK]

I think you're getting it now. You don't really need a code reader, just a ten mm wrench to remove the negative battery terminal for thirty minutes. Oh, and don't forget to reset the clock. If you need instructions on how to do that just holler.

You have a clock???
Wow - 1 up for the USA market version.

PK

[blacksambo]

Yes, the clock is part of the audio head.

[evillecutter]

very interesting thanks everyone

[Bulldoggie]

I have the Scangauge II
Absolutely love it. Resets codes while you are driving.
(I still keep getting the P 0401 code)
I think they should be Standard equipment.
Autozone sales 'em.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...Gauge/_/N-26p9

[JHarris1385]

Another scan gauge user here.

[johnnyapollo]

I bought an inexpensive one somewhere for less than $30. It displays codes and after the fourth time cycling clears any. I'm not sure what other options you need on something like that.

-- John