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Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION: Notes

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The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is used to reduce the amount of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emission levels caused by combustion temperatures exceeding 1500°F (816°C). It does this by introducing small amounts of exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber using a EGR valve mounted on the top rear of the engine. See Figure . The exhaust gas absorbs a portion of the thermal energy produced by the combustion process and thus decreases combustion temperature. The EGR system will only operate under specific temperature, barometric pressure and engine load conditions in order to prevent driveability concerns and to increase engine performance.

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