How To Clean an EGR Valve Without Removing It

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In this episode of Driveway Dudes, Paul and Will shows you how to clean your EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve, Inlet Manifold and Inlet Valves without removing any of them.
This is a home experiment and an unbiased use of JLM Diesel Air Intake & EGR Cleaner. Similar products are available.
This product is designed to dissolve carbon deposits, gum and varnish build up. It should restore air flow to the engine thus improving power and acceleration while reducing exhaust smoke.
Paul & Will did their best to follow the instructions on the can. They adjusted the throttle and amount sprayed accordingly.
This product is a hazardous material, it is extremely flammable and harmful to skin, lungs and eyes. We strongly recommend wearing gloves and eye protection. Please read the instructions and warnings carefully.
If you cannot get direct access to the turbo an alternative would be to spray (less effective) into the air duct in the direction of the turbo but please remember to remove the MAF (mass airflow)/air intake sensor first as the cleaner may damage it.
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@fivestar2227 Год назад

Engineers should start adding a small access port to the egr system for preventative maintenance.

@rafezetter8003 5 месяцев назад

Should it be right below the main port?

@fivestar2227 4 месяца назад

I would put them on the top of problem areas where carbon is most likely to build up and clog allowing you to inject solvent to dissolve the buildup@@rafezetter8003

@yensabi 5 лет назад

I'm a diesel mechanic and can tell you now that your wasting your money trying to clean the valve with that stuff....!!! The only way to clean correctly is to remove the valve and clean it by hand , soak it in paraffin overnight and then dry it off and then get a tin of spray on oven cleaner and thoroughly coat the valve , leave it to work in for a couple of hours and then get a toothbrush and give it a good scrub and it will look like new.....👍

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Yes, we did that also ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HXqJ0YcOqOI.html

@MrBaskr5 5 лет назад

Bro,whts the cleaning interval of this eye in ford figo 1.4 tdci?

@gary9432 4 года назад

These guys are Irish ! , what do you expect ! :P

@muzguz7276 4 года назад

Thankyou

@liamjohnhawkins4212 4 года назад

@@gary9432 they didnt invent the product. They are just showing how to use it based on the manufacturers instructions.

@NINJA2da 3 года назад

I have a Toyota 3rd gen Prius and it's Impossible to remove the EGR valve only. What worked was using an extra reach 12 mm racheting wrench for the three Nuts in the back and I had a hard time reaching the 4th HIDDEN 12 mm nut underneath the EGR cooler. Used a Torx E8 socket for the two Bolts ( in the back of EGR cooler) and we finally freed the EGR assembly. Now I can clean the valve and EGR cooler easily. Good video

@IrishAndy85 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip lads, I tried this but it didn't work well at all. I had to take the valve off and soak it in petrol and scrub it. But I shot that stuff into it after cleaning and it's working like new again. Cheers lads.

@PankajThakur9700 Год назад

Really amazing, Respect from India. And the old man is amazing. The way he is supporting the boy is like a pure father son relationship.

@michaelbrown9031 6 лет назад

Been having troubles with my 1.3cdti Vauxhall Meriva of late... laggy turbo, sometimes not boosting at all. Looking into using this style of EGR cleaning (as a recent repair meant I saw a very clogged and grotty EGR system) as well as the turbo cleaner as they seem to be the best tries before drastic action is needed. Vids like this are a great help, appreciate people like yourselves putting them up 👍

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Michael. Thanks for the compliment and happy you found this video useful. We try to be as straight forward and helpful as possible in our videos. We recommend periodic checks and basic preventative maintenance rather than wait for something to go wrong or become faulty. if you find the content of our videos useful then feel free to share our channel with your family, friends and contacts. Driveway Dudes - Paul

@sashatiwana1 Год назад

Lag is usually due to dirty air mass flow sensor . Buy a cleaner and its an easy clean

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Thank you yet again i owe you both a pint ,i really am grateful ,paul.

@joelinden1579 3 года назад

Can you send the pint in the post mate?

@user-ju3od5gy5q 5 лет назад

Clear explanation of getting this done. Good Visuals (Lighting, etc.) Very Helpful (especially when i am learning how to do this stuff so i will not get over charged by a local repair shop. Man, so many of local shops are questionable (overcharge, misdiagnose problem, misleading info about repairs, etc, etc). Thanks for video (USA).

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Hi K, Good on ya. No better way to learn than to try it for yourself. Sometimes DIY can stand for Destroy It Yourself but not so in this video. You will not damage anything as long as you do not spray any sensors i.e. Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor being very sensitive. If after using the can of EGR valve cleaner the EGR valve is still choked up then it would have just cost you the price of a can to find out. We have another video of cleaning one when it's out of the car ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HXqJ0YcOqOI.html With experience we can relate to different garages and workshops diagnosis and billing methods so we make every effort to do it ourselves and share it with our viewers

@jeffreyjones6416 Год назад

Thanks lads . Saved me loads of money

@Woodybrush45 4 года назад

That was Great!!!! Love how humble you both were God bless you and yours from Missouri U.S. A.

@virginiacurcija9445 4 года назад

Lee Brushwood what’s the cleaner u used ?

@Woodybrush45 4 года назад

@@virginiacurcija9445 I used seafoam motor tune-up, but I wasn't having a problem with my E. G.. R. Valve. At the time my truck had carbon built on top of the Pistons, so I just poured some down the carburetor and ran it for awhile. It smoked like a smog machine, but ran like a top afterwards.

@ktopoglidis 5 лет назад

Great job guys, indeed useful. The JLM instructional video (today at least that I checked) is saying to not spray it on the turbo as other people are saying, but to the inlet and not on the mass air flow sensor (MAF). On good trick on this car would be to remove the MAP sensor and spray to the hole.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Hi ktopoglidis, Thanks for the comment. Instructions and directions released by different brands are usually generalised and not model specific. It is possible to spray directly through the turbo provided it's not hot. The spray canister being highly pressurised would be very cold and spraying it into a hot turbo could possibly cause micro fracturing of the vanes. If as you suggested that removing the MAF and spraying in that way, we would reckon the majority of the spray would hit the inside of the pipe before a very little would eventually find it's way to the EGR valve

@ktopoglidis 5 лет назад

indeed they are not model specific the instructions from the manufacturers, but they do say in their video to do not spray in the turbo. There are several reasons, but I don't go into that. For many european models (Citroen, Mazda, Peugeot, Volvo, Mini and possibly more) the engine is the same (or similar). So taking one bolt that keeps the MAP is as easy as taking out the intake pipe. I will agree that you may have issues of hitting the pipe and run down a bit, but still might be better option. The JLM video is here also: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rFoZ6F1KESw.html Since I wanted to clean and the pipes etc I sprayed also on the turbo a bit.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

We did indeed try it through the MAF/MAP on a Citroen C5 1.6hdi and it didn't work so well for us. We found this way better but we would recommend caution as described above

@olenduschannel7714 9 месяцев назад

Nice tutorial EGR System service 🎉

@Parknest 6 лет назад

I've done this job on my C4GP. I used the Wynns EGR valve cleaner which is about a tenner from Halfords in the UK. With the Wynns you have to use the entire can. I sprayed mine just after the air filter because the Wynns won't harm the MAF or the turbo (my C4GP has the 2.0 HDi engine). I let the car idle and gave it 1 second bursts of spray. The engine note will change and as soon as it recovers give it the next spray and repeat until the can has been used up.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Parknest, The instructions and application of EGR valve cleaners may differ from brand to brand. They claim they can clean effectively. We haven't tried Wynns product but If it worked for you then that's all that matters. Well done. Driveway Dudes - Paul

@achromats4107 6 лет назад

Parknest yy

@jamietalbot7254 6 лет назад

I used it today but nothing came out of the exhaust and my eml light is still on?

@georgemccabe3522 6 лет назад

That's daft, unless you're driving a very old car. The EGR in most modern vehicles won't open unless the engine is under load (revs above 2000). This is because generally engine temps will be relatively low and the risk of valve clatter is minimal. In diesels this is especially true as Diesel engines run colder at idle than petrol ones. I find it pretty unlikely that your issue was the EGR. It's possible that it may have been the throttle body and you were just lucky enough to have managed to free up the valve without having to rev it.

@user-mg6rf8yz1s 5 лет назад

*ggg*g****-------g

@nela04 Год назад

im going to try this, thanx for advice

@joedoyle5201 3 года назад

Fair play done works very well thanks for making the video lads

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Will do as i need one thanks Will, paul

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Let us know how you get on :)

@2100Rose Год назад

Seems like this it worth a try . My old Astra van is on 188000 miles

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Thank you for the advice i will start with a bulb first and later a sensor kit ,keep well ,paul.

@ansalshaji8488 5 лет назад

Good work.thanks for teaching

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

👍

@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter Год назад

Ive used the weee of a maiden to clean mine,, was a little difficult to aim her, but well worth it,,

@volvman9856 3 года назад

After such cleaning, it was good to show what egr looks like, whether it was washed or just splashed

@robertvanruyssevelt7159 8 месяцев назад

Another video showed that it was pretty useless.

@asscracbelfrage 3 месяца назад

Ha ha

@patrickphippspa584 6 лет назад

Fantastic guys! Just came across you for the first time and LOVED your video. It's amazing to see a little bit of Ireland from the SE of Florida! I appreciate the time and effort you guys took to make such a great video. Subscribed, this is my comment, hit the LIKE thumb and even hit the ole notification so I'll catch you quickly. Thanks again fellas!

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Patrick, Thanks for the comment. Happy to hear you enjoyed our video/s. 👍 Driveway Dudes - Paul

@delboy134 5 лет назад

Nice video,thank for posting guys👌👌

@GiNyYu222 5 лет назад

all garbage to engine again

@dawggonevidz9140 Год назад

Two things. One, as soon as you get your intake reassembled, go for a drive, it's best to do a decent 15 minutes at highway speeds to burn up any of the EGR cleaning fluid that's left as residue. Two, those cleaning sprays work best preventively. That means if you want your diesel engine to last for ages, start doing this every 20 to 30 thousand km from new. If you've bought a second hand diesel, pay to have the intake and EGR valve cleaned, then use this spray to keep it from clogging back up. Or don't, it's your car. I would hve also cleaned the MAP sensor.

@DrivewayDudes Год назад

Good advice. Prior to using the spray the engine management light was lit on the dash. After spraying and reassembly it was driven and the light went out. We eventually removed the egr valve and cleaned it. See link below. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HXqJ0YcOqOI.html

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

This video makes the whole job of cleaning the ERG valve look so easy thank you both for this you are true professionals ,paul

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Paul, Thank you very much for the kind words. We do our best to help educate our viewers and help save them money where possible. Here are links to the websites I use to find out what oil is recommended for a vehicle: www.total.co.uk/lub-advisor applications.castrol.com/oilselector/en_gb/c/recommendation?data=dfd7ccdd3e0036819c6cc8987041f61c Of course you can refer to your handbook or contact your local dealer too. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Will * We are in no way affiliated to any oil companies.

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

What part of the country do you have your garage /workshop in ? please ,my problem is we live in Westmeath far away from a good service garage as your selves, we have many main dealers who make it up as they go ,paul

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

thank you we appreciate everything you have posted for us ,paul

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Paul. We appreciate your desire to bring your Berlingo to us, however we don't have a garage/workshop. We are car enthusiasts that do everything from the driveway, hence why we call ourselves Driveway Dudes :)

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Wow thats fantastic ,but how do you manage in our countries daily rain fall ,we have rain nearly every day down here the fields are awash with water ,any way i hope 2018 is a great year for you both and thank you again paul.

@mehmetaras3731 3 года назад

Do display fault lights turn on after egr cleaning for Volvo s 40 2008 model vehicle? with which liquid it makes more sense to clean? Thank you.

@michaellast1385 2 года назад

How would this spray have made it to the egr valve? The spray would need to go out the exhaust, past the cooler then get to the egr? Even then that is only if the computer had the egr valve open

@oibal60 4 года назад

Thanks again.

@kbullock1994 6 лет назад

Thanks for the taking the time to shoot & post the video. I have a 207 1.6 HDi 2011reg. Its the first time I have ever owned a Diesel. I bought it 14months ago and it has 58000. is it worth doing this to my car, it seems to be running fine. Just had a major service on it yesterday by a Peugeot garage! I also only use Shell V-Power and BP Ultimate, alternating between each fill up.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi rush man1uk. Thanks for the comment. We like to think that this periodic preventative maintenance can help so that you may avoid having EGR issues. Spending £10 - £15 and an hour of your time could potentially save you £hundreds in garage bills. if you do decide to do it then just be careful that you spray it after the MAF as it is sensitive to the EGR cleaner. Please feel free to share this channel with your Family, Friends and Contacts :) Driveway Dudes - Paul

@petethompson1282 5 лет назад

services are a con. Find out what yourcar needs and just do what's needed. Anyone can top up their fluids!

@TheBenzer9 Год назад

Hi guys having problems with a 06 transit connect failing the DOE on the emissions now it was lying up for a while just wondering would cleaning the egr valve help to get this passed obviously with the other bits you have to do..ie filter changes diptane ect?

@christopherweakley8594 5 лет назад

Driveway dudes.....awesome name

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

👍

@viorelcraiu895 3 года назад

The valve is not in tbe oposite side? There is not the turbo? Where u spray it? How do you clean egr when spray the cleaner into turbo?

@MrImarcus 3 года назад

Might be worth a video on re attaching the bulkhead before you test drive it?

@johnpatricklynas4673 5 лет назад

I've a 1.6 hdi 08 c4 Picasso service light on every time I start engine also says risk of dpf blocking. I've cleaned dpf filled up pats fluid under car. It's still does it. Car is fine in every way driving. Tried clearing message with my dinostic scanner still stays on . Any idea

@maksymleontiev5038 Год назад

Hello) It turns out that you did the dismantling of the air sensor and poured the spray directly into the turbine and all this went through the air cooler and through the damper and into the motor?

@TheRosePedals 6 лет назад

EGR spray cleaner for gasoline cars isn't available in the United States. What sort of substitute cleaner can I use? Does the product you are using feel very oily if you rub it in between your fingers? Does it evaporate quickly? Does it have the smell of acetone? I've read that adding 2 oz. of automatic transmission fluid per gallon of gas will clean the EGR valve, since it doesn't burn completely and the vapor works its way into the exhaust.

@a.spaintingcontractorsa.sp7064 4 года назад

I have just got some that you put in the tank is this any good

@stephenswallow7654 5 лет назад

Can it be fixed or would it need replacing ?

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Back again Sorry, in the book i got with the car Berlingo multispace plus 2012 it shows rear parking sensors my dont bleep thats if my model has them maybe you would advise me please,paul.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Paul. No need to be sorry. Can you see any round sensors on your back bumper? Driveway Dudes - Will

@twotoneandy73 3 года назад

Top and bottom of it is the EGR valve needs removing to clean it . That stuff won’t move the soot or tar like gunk that clogs the valve and parts up

@nutritionsecrets5527 2 года назад

Very nice

@chrislee2656 5 лет назад

Loving the gloves lol Other than the hi vis gloves it was a good vid

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Thank you 👍

@petethompson1282 5 лет назад

nice to see someone using gloves!

@mikewatson5457 3 года назад

Pete Thompson why? In 50 years as a qualified mech I never wear gloves, not done me any harm at all. New tangled ideas.

@petethompson1282 3 года назад

@@mikewatson5457 one word dermititis. You'd get sacked if you worked at autolusso

@nickcochenour8140 3 года назад

@@mikewatson5457 what a badass!

@daletinsley2954 Месяц назад

Anything you spray into the induction side will be burning in the combustion process. Nothing will be left to enter the egr valve other than waste exhaust gases. And if so would you really want all that gunk in your engine cylinders !!

@1960ARC 6 лет назад

Having taken my EGR valve out to clean it, I find it hard to believe a bit of spray will get an EGR restricted with gunk clean. I scraped gunk off my EGR and soaked it in white spirit. When I put it back there was an increase in power. Also is it a good idea to have the at least two desert spoons of gunk that were in my EGR to be sucked into the engine?

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

The chemical composition of the EGR cleaning spray is such that it is capable of breaking down the deposits, ignites with the air fuel mixture and is expelled through the exhaust. Is Gunk ignitible ? If not then be careful as fluids do not compress well and could possibly harm your engine. In the very near future we will be making an engine cleaning video, We may use a car or a motorbike, e.g. one of our cars or maybe a Px Arcobaleno that is to be restored.

@martystevens3969 6 лет назад

On a Ford, if you get codes about EGR Pos. Sensors, replace the charcoal canister purge valve if it has one. If you get codes about Ox.sensor running rich, replace the MAP sensor.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Marty. Good to know and noted :) Thanks

@joseolivo9169 2 года назад

Hi guys. Does that alternative works with normal (gas) cars? Since yours is Diesel. I have a Chevrolet Lumina 98.

@philipevans9188 2 года назад

i have a 2007 2ltr vtr deisel with a different engine layout how and where do i put the spray in this model

@memberson 5 лет назад

I have a 93 Lincoln Town Car it's saying EGR valve high voltage EGR valve low voltage do you have any idea what I could be dealing with?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Not familiar with the 93 Lincoln Town car but try this link and it may help lincolnforums.com/forums/threads/1993-towncar-code-337-egr-problems.11543/

@edyy1662 2 года назад

Hello ! What kind of spray did you used in this video?

@Gstick10 6 месяцев назад

Did the eml light go out after doing this or did u need to clear the error code manually

@panspermiahunter7597 4 года назад

Surely the intake is the throttle body and throttle valve while EGR is exhaust gas recirculation which is outlet?

@christopheroreilly9400 5 месяцев назад

Using flammable liquid. Do you think after it detonated there's any product left to do anything or has it added a biproduct to your egr. deisel itself is a pretty good lubricant to clean parts with. Yet its biproduct leaves a black chalk like substance called carbon you used a products biproduct am just wondering if you thought about that

@youngstayoung6633 2 года назад

Thought you sprayed it through the maf sensors end air filter pipe?

@VillageTV 6 лет назад

NICE VIDEO!

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Thanks

@jojonono204 5 лет назад

The EGR gasses come from the exhaust manifold to the EGR valve, back to the intake manifold, into the engine. Remember "EXHAUST Gas Recirculation".

@conorf8091 2 года назад

So…. It works right ? Is that the point or ?

@No-timeforimbeciles 10 месяцев назад

Exactly, where they spray will do nothing for egr valve !

@No-timeforimbeciles 10 месяцев назад

@@conorf8091No, it does not work, only way to clean properly is remove EGR valve, these sprays are just temporary fix

@conorf8091 10 месяцев назад

@@No-timeforimbeciles yes I found that out the hard way. I over heated the catalyst. I fixed the egr code by fitting an new one properly like you said at least ..

@kurien737 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely true... Am an engineer myself... Fail to understand how this method will help to clean an EGR valve after the cleaner has passed thro the engine , burnt, passed thro catalytic converter, and a small % of those fumes will be routed thro EGR valve , and clean it...!! Pretty optimistic...!!

@alespretor27 4 года назад

How is that spray going to enter EGR valve? This is intake and goes directly to the intake valves. EGR valve and pipe are not on its pathway.

@bacsecure5451 2 года назад

please delete your video from youtube.. this make no sense

@salimmetin 5 месяцев назад

Does this spray have any side effects that might damage any parts?

@inaindok8156 6 лет назад

EGR cleaner is a flamable fluid. So if you can spray into the turbo intake, the highest part of the cleaner fluid will burn in the cylinders. Maybe a little can go out to the exhaust system, but the huge part of them will go into the catalysator, and not into the EGR tube. And i think, that very small burned cleaning fluid will not remove that lots of carbon dust from the EGR valve.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

It worked for us and we believe for many more people that have used it. We didn't manufacture it nor can we say how much will be burned in the cylinders or how much will recirculate. We made a video to see how effective it was. We followed manufacturers directions of this brand and the result was in our opinion that it did indeed do what it was designed and marketed for. Our EML was on before we started and afterwards it was not. If just a tiny percentage got through then apparently it was enough to make a difference.

@alessandrodicesare8374 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely! Then consider that only a small percentage of the exhaust fumes get fed back to the egr. Anyone who has ever cleaned an egr valve after stripping it knows how much effort it takes to scrub it clean. There are no short cuts. Strip and scrub! You may want to look inside your inlet manifold while you're busy because i just finished removing about 350 gr of gunk with oven cleaner. Enjoy!

@faclonfree8928 2 года назад

Is it normal for the car temperature gauge to go really high When spraying this ???

@justsomedude1488 2 года назад

My citreon dispatch 1.6 2008 engine light has come on, won't go past 40mph.. diagnostic says egr valve, will it be as easy for me to do like you did here? I need my van for work and no garage can change my valve until next week 😫

@manlikezeb8324 3 года назад

Respect

@almackenzie2006 Год назад

thanks!

@crankybuzzard6867 2 года назад

Nice!

@mikmik4205 2 года назад

Excellent video can we do the same in petrol 1NRFE toyota

@paulkazjack 4 года назад

I'm a mechanical engineer and doing this achieves nothing. You have to take the egr off and do a proper job.

@criartoros 2 года назад

But this method works, I know because I tried it with Mr muscle on my picasso.

@robertopinna220 2 года назад

And most of the mess goes inside the intake manifold

@kanyeedigum182 2 года назад

It does work done it myself, had no issues or fault codes since, but I did use EGR cleaner not Mr Muscle lol.

@erikvadasz7435 2 года назад

You cannot clean the EGR valve without hydrogen carbon cleaning it. The mechanic that says he will do it is full of it. Trust me. That black coal like gunk won't come out.

@R87_W Год назад

Definitely works, I used a mix of mould remover and fly spray on my Ferrari 355

@Miag_vip 3 года назад

Just put it straight back into the engine. Great idea 😅

@donj.giovanni7551 Год назад

Where to purchase the JLM Diesel Air Intake & EGR Cleaner in Chicago area or in US?

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Good morning Gentlemen once again a question for you i would like to fit a reversing bleep to my multispace plus 2012 1.6 HDi 90 i notice there are bulbs one can buy that seem to do this ? your suggestions please as i havent a clue what to do but i need a bleeper,thanks Paul.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

There are different types of audio reversing bulbs available to buy. Two things to take into account. 1. The fitment size/shape and 2. Canbus friendly (i.e. your car will accept the bulb and not throw up a fault on the dash. I have tried some in the past. From experience I have found they don't last very long. A reversing proximity sensor kit may be a better option. They are inexpensive but installing it may be a challenge for the average diy enthusiast. Driveway Dudes - Paul

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Gentlemen a question i wish to add stronger headlight bulbs to our 2012 berlingo multispace as my night driving in the country is not good would you suggest a upgrade please paul.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Paul. Good question. Personally I always found the headlights on my C4 effective as I've ensured that the headlight's exterior remains clean, the headlights are aligned correctly and I use the recommended bulbs from well known brands. A useful online tool I use to find out what bulbs cars should have fitted is by Hella: www.hella.com/MicroSite/bulbs/en/index.html I recommend that you review your service history to check when the headlight alignment was last done (if ever) and if you think your Berlingo would benefit from it, to book it in to be done by a local garage. As always, some research on recommended brands & models of bulbs to suit your Berlingo will pay dividends. ***We are not affiliated with Hella****

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Thank you so much ,this i will do, however i should have said im 83 years so driving at night or in the dusk is now dangerous for me so i avoid it ,paul.

@danielfl.9347 6 лет назад

Elizabeth McGovern Nice to see that elderly people also use RU-vid.

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Hi yet again, how important is it to clean out the small bore metal pipe on the left side of the ERG valve held in place with a alan screw i think it feeds oil to the turbo on my 1.6 HDi 90 Berlingo 2012 version Thank you ,Regards Paul.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Paul. Is it leaking where the Allen Screw attaches the pipe to the turbo? If not, it would probably be best to leave it alone.

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

no but my garage man feels with 128000 miles on the clock it should be cleaned out ??Thank you Paul.

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Im sorry if i put you on the spot this was NOT my intention but if this is important and will help to extend the turbo life then i will go for it ,Sincerely Paul Djerassi.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Paul, You are not putting us on the spot. You are asking for our advice and views and we can offer that. We would never say - you must do this or you must do that. The 2007 Citroën C4 1.6hdi that Will owns is his daily driver. It has to date over 135k miles, is reliable, pulls strong and can still exceed 55+ mpg. To his knowledge the turbo has never been replaced. He is meticulous in his maintenance and servicing of the car i.e. He carries out weekly checks and services the car within the service schedule. He uses the oils, lubricants and service parts that Citroën recommends. He will cross reference with other makes and brands to make sure he uses nothing but the best. He uses Total Quartz oil, Mann filters, Michelin tyres, etc. The car responds well and it drives and handles like it should. From what we have researched, it appears possible that a well looked after 1.6hdi engine can last 200k miles and beyond. Look for yourself, there are many examples for sale with mileage way in excess of that. Hope this helps. Driveway Dudes Paul

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Thank you i value all that you have told me im using the same oil and filter thank you tyres will come later on ,Paul.

@Westcoastmickey 5 лет назад

does this work with a 2000 audi 3.0 gas not Diesel

@alangreensmith7887 4 года назад

I have a307 Peugeot diesel anti pollution message comes up would try this but cannot see same pipe on mine ?

@jamesgoodman171 3 года назад

Hope it works. I Believe getting the EGR valve out of that model is very difficult.

@timmaher4541 2 года назад

Super easy to remove that EGR valve. About 20 mins. Behind fuel filter

@miguelsantos8502 3 года назад

In the new 308 t9 1.6 ehdi is the procedure the same??

@kongjiunnkang574 5 лет назад

Hi, Thanks for your video at first. My citroen c4 1.6 HDI have a faulty code P0409 issue on EGR valve. Is that good to try this easy method to clean the egr valve? OR, I have to remove it to clean or replace the egr valve?

@74kimbo 4 года назад

Best to remove the egr valve to be honest

@LLuE88 6 лет назад

Question on this insertion location, how can this work when the EGR valve is not in the air intake flow? It is only in the Exhaust gas flow, EGR valve, then to the "intake manifold"? For this to work it must go through the engine fuel burning process then a rather small percent of the "cleaner" to do what you want it to do. Seems rather chancy for it to work at all? regards

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi LLuE88, It does seem a bit of a waste alright. Maybe only a small % is actually needed. As we understand, all egr cleaning sprays have similar application instruction. We followed the printed instructions on this particular brand and it appears to work. This is preventative maintenance and it works on this car. Rather pay €10 or €15 for a can that is effective than risk trying some other method that may or may not work and could end up being costly. No doubt some time in the future the egr valve may have to be replaced (€200-€300+) but for the moment this is an inexpensive solution, if only temporary Paul

@LLuE88 6 лет назад

That's fine, my main concern was the amount of time and knuckle busting it takes to remove only to clean the EGR valve, it's very close to having to partially lift out engine to get at the EGR valve. I will do as you have indicated, also have a syringe that's 1" in diameter, works great to pump the diaphragm up and down, regards thanks, regards

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Some claim that they can remove the egr valve without too much difficulty. For them it may very well be located in a more accessible place on their cars, vans, trucks, etc. This works for us and as you mentioned it would need a partial lift of the engine to access it directly. In our case, an M6 type bolt and 2 jubilee clips will give us the access we need to enable us to carry out this simple straight-forward cleaning operation. If an engine lift even partially was required then it wouldn't be considered a preventative maintenance operation that could be easily carried out by a diy enthusiast/s Paul

@christyparkins7760 6 лет назад

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@jeffm7375 5 лет назад

Hi guys, I have a fiat scudo 2.0l multijet 2009 and my fault codes are coming up egr problem, i was was wondering if you could tell me where to locate my egr valve please?

@JoeyClarksonMusic 6 лет назад

Hey guys! First of all, thank you SO MUCH for this video - it is incredibly helpful. We will be making a treck to Halfords to get the cleaner tomorrow. Secondly... a cheeky question: We're wondering if you know if this problem might have any connection with an "oil pressure too low" warning that accompanied our "Stop" warning on our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso today... our diagnostic reader came up with the same EGR warning, but nothing about the oil pressure?

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Joey. Glad you like the video and sorry to hear your having issues with your C4 Grand Picasso. May I ask, how often do you change the Oil & Oil Filter and when did you last do so? Also what oil grade have you been using and does it meet the ACEA & PSA specifications for your engine? Using the recommended oil for your engine and one with low SAPS (Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulfur) along with a high quality oil filter can help maintain good oil pressure and reduce the build up of deposits in your combustions system and exhaust system. Please see this link as an example of how an oil with low SAPS has less of a "fouling" effect on a 1.6HDi EGR Valve than that of conventional oil: goo.gl/images/2cgGpN (All credit to the website where the image is from). Driveway Dudes - Will

@robru 5 лет назад

Hi guys, my wife’s C4 GP 1.6 hdi is showing an engine management light and an ‘anti pollution faulty’ message. The car is driving ok up to 80 kph /50 mph but after that it can slow down going up hill, can hold back in traffic or even stall when going around a corner. Is it worth trying this treatment or is it altogether more serious? I’ve also thought about changing the fuel filter and air filter but then I’m stuck for ideas after that. Thanks for the great videos, they’re really inspirational.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Hi robru, It could be a partially clogged EGR valve or it could be a clogged DPF. If the fuel filter was bad, the car may have starting and acceleration issues at all speeds including stalling as well as pushing out excessive exhaust smoke. Cleaning the EGR valve with the spray would be the first and least expensive step in a process of elimination. Hope this helps.

@robru 5 лет назад

Driveway Dudes many thanks for replying. I will give the spray a try first.

@rantzzzrantzzz2568 2 года назад

Would I spray the same place with fiesta 2006 tdci?

@robinturner2300 6 лет назад

Be sure to make this a two man job and keep the revs up. I let my pug 5008 stall and the entire management system screwed itself. Every warning light in the book and limp mode... Nice man from the RAC had to come out and reset the faults.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Robin Turner, Yes, ideally it's a two person job and yes it is advisable to keep the revs up at about 2000rpm while carrying out this procedure.

@RJ-jh9fs 5 лет назад

Was this maintenance being done prior to putting 200,000km on the car and tripping a check engine light?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

A high mileage car can still work 100% if well looked after.

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Hi again i am again looking for your advice please cleaning the berlingo cloth seats which are badly stained and a very dirty engine bay full of dust its filthy but no oil leaks TG Thank you,Paul.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

We have used upholstery spray foam cleaner. Very inexpensive and quite effective. Purchased in the £ shop or for the millenials, € shop

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

The engine bay is a trickier decision. Option 1. Power wash it but make sure the engine is not running or too hot and avoid spraying directly on electrics. Option 2. Hand clean with degreaser and hand wash off. Option 3. Do nothing

@dashlamb9318 6 лет назад

Just curious. Do you guys do metal detecting around your area? Regardless, thanks for sharing. P.S. Where I'm from (Kansas City Missouri, USA) we call a "bulkhead or scuttle panel" a "firewall." Farewell, thanks again.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi dash Lamb, Metal detecting. That must be one of the strangest question we've had. Why do you ask? Auto body parts are described or named differently in other parts of the world. Always makes for discussion who is right or what they should be called. Examples like Hood, Bonnet, Trunk, Boot, Windshield, Windscreen, Lamp, Light, Fender, Bumper, Motor, Engine, Transmission, Gearbox, etc but we all know what they are

@boma7895 Год назад

hey guys!thanks

@elizabethmcgovern9731 6 лет назад

Hi i think im getting close to the finishing line PG,my local man a great mechanic removed the sump cleaned it out also the small filter and the turbo feed pipe fitted a water pump and timing belt fitted new air and oil filters corrected the gear linkage topped up gear box oil cleaned the ERG valve all as your video using the oil and filter as you recommended Thank you but still the spanner is showing in the speedometer left hand side can you suggest any reason for this please.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi. Glad to hear your Berlingo is progressing along nicely. That sounds like the Service Indicator. To reset it is the same process as I did on the C4 and Ross did on his C5: C4: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TGhgrxYMMkY.html C5: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BS3P3RjspP4.html I hope this helps. Driveway Dudes - Will

@DupczacyBawol 6 лет назад

IT IS A AUTOMATIC SERVICE REMINDER, showing after you drive e.g. 50.000 km.

@robbyalmendrez1750 5 лет назад

I'm confused about the title, with the video shown you are cleaning the egr thru the turbo charger itself is that right? So basically the 2 component's will be cleaned eventually?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

The turbo may benefit somewhat from the egr valve cleaning spray

@marqn4154 Год назад

What's the best thing that cleans out the carbon because I'm tired of Chrysler Dodge hinting at me that they're the only ones that can do it?

@haeshsheli1 8 месяцев назад

Hi, is it good for kia ceed JD 2016 diesel too?

@brianpite0893 5 лет назад

Do you think this method can be used to clean the EGR cooler on my 2009 Duramax in my GMC?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

If the pipework layout is similar them we don't see why not

@danielosdinia4258 6 лет назад

I used a Wynn 3, for £10 from Halfords today and as instructed by the manufaturer, first allowed the engine to reach the operating temperature and then gave shot bursts by one second intervals while occasionally reved the engine to 1500 to 2000 RPM. Then left the engine on idle for 5 minutes and after that drove the car for around 7 Miles ( 5-10 km is advised). Eversince the engine is back to normality and now just can detect very weak hiccups whereas before the application of the cleaner it would hiccup constantly and would loose the power in idle position. I'm still waiting to see the problem % 100 sorted, otherwise will buy another can or replace the vale which is an expensive option ( EGR valve + labour costs and VAT is around £200 for my Renault Megane 2005)!

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Daniel. Glad that the Wynn cleaner worked well for you :) We recommend that you add an EGR Valve clean to your service schedule (at your discretion) or at least every 20k miles (30-35k km). This way the cleaner will hopefully dissolve the built up carbon and gum since the last clean and hopefully dissolve any of the older carbon build ups which were missed by the last clean however are now since exposed to cleaner. I'm not familiar with the Wynn cleaner, however if it is like the JLM cleaner we used, it should also be an intake cleaner which means it should yield positive results when it comes to cleaning your intake system and valves too. Keep us updated on your progress :) Driveway Dudes - Will

@danielosdinia4258 6 лет назад

Driveway Dudes I will. Thanks for advice. Btw, since last night ( 24 hours after cleaning) the problem has been fully tackled and the car is running perfectly.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Very happy to hear that and we wish you Happy Motoring :)

@terryphillips3670 2 года назад

I've a 2lt diesel passat. Had trouble with EGR, used wynns extreme EGR cleaner spraying into air intake. Since then I use diesel additive in the tank. Cleans injectors, diesel filters etc, had no trouble since.

@robertsmart4736 2 года назад

You can do this with brake cleaner make the revs go up a bit but it's OK

@jack765ful 4 года назад

I do not know anything about Diesel engines. I have very small amount of amateur knowledge on gasoline engine. Silly question: from this video, it appears the spray is introduced at the turbo’s fresh air intake. This means the spray would travel through turbo, gets with compressed fresh air, thru inter cooler, into the fresh sore intake valves on the engine’s intake manifold, and into the cylinders to get burnt. On its way out, when already as soot and CO2, some of it (no more spray) might get into the EGR valve when the valve actuated. In other words, probably less than 1% of the spray would get onto the gunk at the EGR valve? Am I not understanding something correctly?

@DrivewayDudes 4 года назад

The turbo function is forced induction. A % of the egr cleaner spray would not pass through the egr valve though some may. To say you know nothing of diesel engines then to say probably less than 1% would is quite a strange statement. We cannot say for certain what percentage does get to the EGR valve but we can say for certain that it does indeed work when applied with this car

@jack765ful 4 года назад

Driveway Dudes Thank you for your reply, although it is not answering the root of my question. I understand turbo charger is compressing air; that part is same as in a turbocharged gasoline engine. The difference is Diesel engine must have one, whereas gasoline engine could work naturally aspirated. My question is: the post-turbo air need to enter the cylinder first, get combusted (so the cleaner is now mostly burned up, becomes CO2 and H2O and whatever other incomplete combustion compounds), go out the exhaust valve into the exhaust manifold. At this point, there is very little “cleaner” left; most if not all should have being burnt. Now: the EGR isn’t always on. I don’t know what % of time an EGR valve would be on. But when the EGR is on, then a fraction of the exhaust gas gets recirc’ed. So we’re talking about fraction (after burning) of fraction (if EGR is on) of fraction (not all exhaust gas is recirc’ed even if EGR is on) of the cleaner spray would route through the EGR valve. And we haven’t even got started on exhaust temperature being higher, so any lucky residual cleaner should be in gas phase not liquid phase, and doesn’t “clean” as well when in gas phase... So back to my question: this method of cleaning EGR doesn’t seem to make sense. Am I missing something here? Or is there some keyboard hero who self-appoints as driveway/car expert can help enlighten us all?

@projectdarth8002 3 года назад

wouldn't all the soot go into the cylinders and become abrasive? next video on how to replace the catalytic converter? 😂

@irfanraja7112 5 лет назад

Hi, thanks for the video seem like i can learn alot from your videos. I have same c4. Facing really strange issue with mine hoping if you could help me out with it. It drives then after about 100 km it says anti pollution faulty and dies while driving and doesn't start again. Then the next morning it starts and does the same. Its has started recently as there was anti pollution fault before but never did this only would go to limp mode. Took it to mechanic to see what fault was it. It only showed turbo revolution pressure low. But unfortunately the engine light wasn't on at that time perhaps that's the reason nothing else came on. Quick reply will be really helpful as no mechanic wants to solve my issue as they say its Citroën it will do like this and i am stuck paying recovery alot of money

@irfanraja7112 5 лет назад

Forgit to mention when that happens the engine cranks but wont start. Starter and battery are good. some times it does start out of the blue, some times doesn't. Electric or mechanical so confused :( i was thinking to change fuel filter to start with and spray the egr valve?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Hi, Your description indicates that it may be the EGR valve not operating correctly, getting jammed open/closed Spraying it with EGR valve cleaner may help

@irfanraja7112 5 лет назад

@@DrivewayDudes thanks will try that

@geogamekipsho9708 5 лет назад

Honda fit gp5 egr clean video please

@jozefbubez6116 7 месяцев назад

Would this procedure apply to a petrol car? I am thinking in particular of a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz. Good work, many thanks!

@salimmetin 5 месяцев назад

In case of your car, it is petrol car with no turbo I guess. I that case, the inlet manifold of petrol car does not get much dirty.

@jozefbubez6116 5 месяцев назад

I had the problem a couple of months ago when engine running when very lumpy and yellow engine management light came on. I gapped plugs, changed coil-pack but no good. I later replaced spark plugs but though running a little better, that was not full answer. I cleaned PCV which seemed to be working OK then reoved air-hose and squirted cleaner into air-intake. Within a couple of squirts, engine came back to running normally. For good measure, I fitted new air-filter as this was noticeably nearly black and likely overdue. Finally, yellow engine management light went out without having to cancel anything and everything still works just fine having passed annual technical test with no problem! Have a good day!@@salimmetin

@eamonmoore5062 2 года назад

Did this and engine management light came on... any ideas...

@jimbuckingham4718 3 года назад

My vw golf has limp mode sometimes what's the best solution clean EGR valve and hopefully ready to go 👍

@DrivewayDudes 3 года назад

If you have access to a car scanner then try that and see what faults are showing up before attempting anything further

@tfctfc6856 6 лет назад

if It's Stuck CLOSED,This Way Isn't Going to Clean it Well Enough to OPEN IT BACK UP.MY 05 SONATA Was So Bad ,Had to Be Removed & Soaked in Cleaner for Quite Some Time & Then Cleaned W/ A Wire Brush.Ur Basically Cleaning the Throtle Intake More Than the EGR VALVE.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Tfc Tfc, Thanks for your comment. This video is for DIY maintenance on a working EGR valve to maintain optimal performance/operation. If an EGR valve becomes faulty this would be the first step to carry out then if no joy it may have to be removed and repaired or replaced if necessary. We have carried out this procedure on several vehicles in the past and found it worked satisfactorily. We will definitely consider making a video of an EGR valve removal in the future. Thanks. Driveway Dudes - Paul