EGR clean of swift VDI

[brijesh41183 0]

Hi friends,

 I have swift vdi I clocked 32919 km till now .In book manual has written that EGR should be clean at 30000 km but when i given the car for servicing at 28499 km.At that time the service advisor not clean EGR ( electronic gas recirculation)so should i go and clean EGR now or i  can clean the EGR at 40000 km  servicing at MASS but  i have not facing any problem so what should i do please reply.        

[CYRUS43 0]

the EGR is just a Valve. Dont touch it. And it doesnt need to be "cleaned"

[carispassion 0]

If the EGR valve becomes clogged the car starts giving out  more smoke. Think it is better to clean only once it becomes clogged. As Cyrus said, until then better not to touch it!

[CYRUS43 0]

I dont think the EGR valve ever does get clogged. I did have my EGR valve snap once. Total loss of power.

[carispassion 0]

Yes Sirus,

However, I have heard the Fiat Multi-Jet engine needing occasional EGR valve cleaning.

[Durango Dude 2]

@Brijesh: I think you don't have to worry, since the car is running fine. For more info follow the link:

http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-tell-if-my-egr-valve-needs-to-be-cleaned-or-replaced.htm

[dony 0]

If the EGR valve itself fails you may have permanent problem of lack of power.

The EGR valve is an assembly comprising of EGR Valve (Electric solenoid) along with EGR cooler & diffuser unit.

The EGR Solenoid Valve only opens & closes to allow the exhaust gases to flow back into engine. via EGR cooler & diffuser

EGR cooler cools the exhaut gases to be sent back to engine

EGR diffuser does the mixing of exhaust gases & the inlet air & in the inlet manifold.

Generally the clogging occurs in the EGR diffuser & at the inlet manifold & not in EGR valve & cooler. since the EGR diffuser is in the inlet manifold, slight mist of oil (blow by gases) from intake mixes with the recirculated exhaust Gases (soot in this case) at the diffuser & causes sludging & blockage of inlet manifold.

if the clogging occurs severly, you may experience lack of power on sudden acceleration & black smoke.

it may require cleaning at 40,000 kms.

to avoid frequent clogging is to avoid excess filling of engine oil. and maintain the proper quantity of engine oil ( excess engine oil may cause excess blow by gases & cause frequent clogging of inlet manifold & diffuser)

if you do not experience such phenomenon - not suggested to clean EGR diffuser.

 

while precaution must be taken during removing & refitment of the diffuser, if improperly installed , it may cause air leak & pose more troubles.- black smoke, lack of power etc....

 

an expert workshop person may able to do this job efficiently.

 

it is suggested clean EGR diffuser & intake manifold.

avoid removal of EGR assembly as this is a very lengthy job.