Clogged EGR Valve at 19k miles
Just had my 2012 2500 RAM Cummins serviced for a service engine light. Turns out to be a clogged EGR valve at only 19k miles. The valve was replaced and sensors were cleaned. Service manager said th...
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FishOnOne wrote:Turtle n Peeps wrote:N-Trouble wrote:
What is the logic behind the exhaust brake making the truck run "cleaner"? And does this only apply to Cummins diesel motors?
It traps the heat between the combustion chamber and the brake which heats the engine up faster which makes for a cleaner burn. It will work on all engines (even gas engines) but some engines are more susceptible to EGR problems than others.
It's a Band-Aid at best.
Not if used all the time! it would be a band aid if the truck was running poorly and was clogging up EGR`s as a result. but when the truck does this as designed (side effect) due to emissions then running the exh brake will help keep it clean.
