Identify the reason to clean your performance. Then figure how it works.
how do you clean a egr valve on a vauxhall zafira 1.6
Remove the EGR valve from the Corsa. Wash the EGR valve with carburetor cleaner. Make sure that the valve is clean of gunk and let it dry. Reinstall the valve.
Clean EGR valve, maybe stuck open with carbon
If the egr valve is stuck OPEN - the Engine will run Very rough & idle bad - or not idle @ all-if the egr valve is starting 2 stick IT WILL TURN ON THE CHECK engine light-Sometimes U can take the valve off & clean them with a GOOD carb cleaner.
If the egr valve was stuck open, the engine wouldn't idle. If the egr valve was stuck closed you may hear excessive pinging (spark knock) and in most vehicles, the check engine light would illuminate.
After unbolting the EGR valve, clean it with a carburetor spray. Allow it to dry completely before reinstalling the valve.
The valve has failed.The valve has failed.
do you mean the EGR valve? The Exhaust Recirculation Valve? EGR
Depends on the EGR valve. A good lot of them can be cleaned and reused. New ones can costs hundreds of dollars.The EGR valve works by routing a small amount of the exhaust gases back into the combustion chamber.See the Related link for more information.To clean the EGR valve, you may be required to remove the vacuum hose and clean out the carbon deposits.
Remove the EGR valve vacuum lines. Remove the EGR valve retaining screws. Wash the EGR valve in hot water. Allow the valve to thoroughly dry before installing it.
Remove the egr valve from the tracker. The valve can be soaked with carburetor cleaner, to loosen stuck material, Wipe out loose build up, then wash with carburetor and allow to air dry. Re install the now cleaned valve.
I suppose it could but more than likely you have a stuck egr valve or some other leak.