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What to do in case of EGR valve problems in the KIA Sportage?
Years 2016-2022

Answer

Problems with the EGR valve appear to be quite frequent in diesel-powered cars, even in the KIA Sportage. They are usually caused by the accumulation of dirt inside the duct or the valve itself and can be solved with a simple cleaning. On the market there are various products suitable for this purpose, which can be used without disassembling any element. In case of serious clogging it will be necessary to disassemble the valve and carry out a thorough cleaning.
Posted on: 22 October 2022 by ScegliAuto

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