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What are the symptoms of a faulty EGR valve?
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The most common symptoms of a faulty EGR valve are as follows: 1) the engine warning light or exhaust gas warning light comes on, 2) starting problems and limited engine power, 3) the engine goes into protection mode, 3) a lot of black smoke comes out of the exhaust when accelerating, 4) increased fuel consumption.
Posted on: 13 December 2022 by ScegliAuto

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