The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve sends some of the exhaust gas back into the cylinders to reduce combustion temperature. This is required because nitrous oxides (nasty pollutants) form when ...

EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation, and the EGR valve is part of a system that does as the name implies: recirculate exhaust gas back into the engine’s intake manifold for a return trip to the ...

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Exhaust gas recirculation is a technique used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions in both petrol and diesel engines. These 'EGR' systems are used in conjunction with other emissions control devices, ...

Modern internal combustion engines — including those that run on diesel fuel — require a lot of special parts and systems to prevent dumping excess emissions into the atmosphere. Not only are those ...

There are times in life when we must endure that which is unpleasant for the greater good of all. And while it may not be high on that list for some, vehicle emissions equipment has certainly become ...

An EGR delete is seen by many as an easy way to improve performance and efficiency by removing the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), which is a component that helps in reducing the NOx that is thrown ...

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust ...

EGR has been adopted by a number of engine manufacturers as the most effective technology to meet Tier III emission requirements with least impact on fuel economy. A portion (max 10%) of exhaust gas ...