FEBI171080 Febi EGR Valve

The EGR valve, that stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation, basically lets a little bit of exhaust gas back into the intake manifold to mix with the fresh air coming in. It doesn’t sound ideal, right? But it lowers combustion temperatures. It does this by diluting the air – fuel mix, and that’s the key to what it does. Think of it like this – the engine creates a lot of heat when it burns fuel. That heat can create nitrogen oxides – NOx – which are bad for the environment and don’t do the engine any favors. The EGR valve steps in to cool things down inside the combustion chamber. It doesn’t run all the time, though. It’s mostly active during cruising or light loads, not when you’re really putting your foot down. It's a key piece in keeping your car emissions compliant, but it also helps with overall engine efficiency. If this valve fails, you'll notice if it's stuck open – your engine might run rough, especially at idle, and the check engine light will almost certainly come on. If it's stuck closed, you might not notice a huge performance issue immediately, but your emissions will be higher, and you could eventually cause damage to other engine components because of the increased heat. It acts like a shield against those harmful NOx emissions and excessive temperatures. You can find these fairly easily, and Fixparts Online usually has a good selection if you’re looking for one quickly. Replacing it is often a pretty straightforward job, but you will need that new gasket to get a good seal. Buy risk-free: EGR Valve without Gasket (MPN 171080) is covered by a 3 year manufacturer guarantee!

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