oigle
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- 2003 ML270 sold but not forgotten. 2022 Kia EV6 RWD LR
At 100,000km, my inlet manifold, EGR and adjacent hoses are full of viscous black muck. It doesn't appear to have affected the performance to any noticeable degree but would no doubt have done so soon. This is a disgusting result after only a relatively low mileage, most of which has been done under hot running conditions. Ir seems that the fumes from the PCV mix with the carbon particles from the exhaust at the EGR entry and form this glutinous mess. Looks like an awful job to clean it out. Any suggestions as to how?
Secondly, is there anything I can do to reduce or prevent such a buildup occuring again? Should I consider shutting off the EGR? What can I do? I have never seen such a disgusting mess.
Does this occur with petrol engines? I've never seen it before on Japanese engines. Makes me very inclined to go petrol/gas next time.
Any thoughts from experienced people in this area would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ian.
Secondly, is there anything I can do to reduce or prevent such a buildup occuring again? Should I consider shutting off the EGR? What can I do? I have never seen such a disgusting mess.
Does this occur with petrol engines? I've never seen it before on Japanese engines. Makes me very inclined to go petrol/gas next time.
Any thoughts from experienced people in this area would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ian.