Knowing your vehicle can become beneficial in emergencies. If you are ever in a situation where you want to repair something quickly or change a component, there is nothing more cost-effective than a ...

Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. Some might say the same thing about carbon buildup on the EGR valves and induction systems of older diesel trucks. Clogged EGR ...

Most diesel engines in the U.S. use a combination of technologies to reduce emissions. Usually there will be a diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) with urea (DEF fluid ...

In this in-depth video, we explore the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system, detailing its history and evolution, operating ...

EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation, and the EGR valve is part of a system that does as the name implies: recirculate exhaust gas back into the engine’s intake manifold for a return trip to the ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Despite recent advancements in environmentally conscious electrified vehicles, most of the cars and trucks we drive ...

Modern diesel trucks are built to deliver strong towing power, dependable performance, and long-term durability. However, as emissions systems become more advanced, many diesel owners begin facing ...

Controlling vehicle emissions in modern vehicles involves more than just bolting up a catalytic converter and calling it a day. There are other components that effectively, and intuitively, cut out ...

Beginning in October, the exhaust from newly manufactured diesel engines must produce half the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) of engines produced today with no increase in particulate matter (PM). This is ...

Volvo developed Precision Flow exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) to improve fuel economy by 3 percent even as they met EPA's 2007 emissions standards for on-road diesel engines. An electronic ...

Several companies advertise products that modify diesel cars to disable the EGR valve. This is acheived either by means of a software update or a blanking plate. In the case of the latter, I believe ...

Is your diesel truck struggling with poor engine performance, sluggish acceleration or reduced fuel economy? You might have a problem with your exhaust gas recirculation system. That might seem like a ...