Keeping EGR valve clean?

[Only Solid Mods]

Is it true that there is some computer programming modification that can be made that will help clean out the EGR valve? I have heard that might be possible. My EGR cooler has been updated to sinister Diesel aftermarket. Obviously deleting this would be so much better for the engine and a lot less hassle for me, but for now I have left it in.

 

[btfarm]

If you have a block plate in the back flange it won't matter.

 

[Only Solid Mods]

If you have a block plate in the back flange it won't matter.

I have read from multiple articles and statements but it is not a good idea to do a blocker plate because the pressure will cause other problems and that it is better to spend the money and do the new y pipes in the back. I feel like I haven't gathered enough information yet.

 

[FellowTraveler]

I suspect, conversations about any mods these days has the potential to turn into a sting from the epa..

 

[btfarm]

I have read from multiple articles and statements but it is not a good idea to do a blocker plate because the pressure will cause other problems and that it is better to spend the money and do the new y pipes in the back. I feel like I haven't gathered enough information yet.

Oh, well they probably know more. It's just something I read on a forum once.

 

[Only Solid Mods]

Thank you. I'm not trying to make any unacceptable mods, just make the truck run better and cleaner with more reliable parts and programming.

 

[WarWagon]

Thank you. I'm not trying to make any unacceptable mods, just make the truck run better and cleaner with more reliable parts and programming.

You were given a good answer. However you indicated you are going to stay OEM because ANY mods without an E.O. and/or CARB sticker are "unacceptable mods". You are not allowed to tamper with your truck to make it "run better or cleaner".

You could, however, retrofit it to a higher emissions tier, aka engine with with a DPF, at a high cost and large amount of paperwork. Even then you can't change anything in the programming to make it better. Generally it's cheaper to buy a new truck than retrofit a higher tier of emissions. Newer DPF trucks run cleaner...

 

[Only Solid Mods]

I didn't mean anything like adding equipment to the truck and besides if I was willing to do that I would buy the newer truck that is a little bit nicer.

 

[btfarm]

Understood. We're no longer in a modifications mode here with any emissions equipment trucks like the old days. Sad as it seems...

 

[FellowTraveler]

Want to tinker, get something old, that is good shape...