California Models

PURPOSE
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve is an electrically operated valve which opens and closes a passage from the exhaust manifold to the intake manifold. This allows flame temperature in the combustion chamber to be lowered by diluting the incoming mixture with exhaust gases limiting the formation of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx).


OPERATION
At specific times determined by the Engine Control Module the EGR Valve opens and allows exhaust gas to flow to the intake manifold. The amount of exhaust gas introduced to the intake system is determined based on input from several engine sensors to the Engine Control Module.