EGR Valve cleaning
I have previously owned a 2004 BMW 530d which was very a reliable car. I had to remove EGR valve a couple of times and clean it with carburettor cleaner.
I now have a F31 335d, will I be able to clean its EGR valve in the same way post warranty when a EGR fault arises or does it have electronics making such a procedure impossible?
I now have a F31 335d, will I be able to clean its EGR valve in the same way post warranty when a EGR fault arises or does it have electronics making such a procedure impossible?
Asked on 29 May 2015 by Bongo163
Answered by
Honest John
Probably not. Modern EGR coolers tens to be plastic and tend to fall apart at the second attempt to clean them. But if you stick to Shell V-Power Nitro Plus diesel (avoiding unsuitable cheap diesel) the problem should not arise.
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