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What problems can the EGR valve of the Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI cause?
What problems can the EGR valve of the Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI cause?

Years: 2009-2016
The main problems that the valve in question creates are the following: The engine has low power at low revs, emits a lot of smoke from the exhaust when accelerating and excessive fuel consumption. It is possible to try to clean it, otherwise if seriously compromised, it must be replaced.

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