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What problems can the EGR valve of the Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI cause?
Years 2009-2016

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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.
Posted on: 6 May 2022 by ScegliAuto

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