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Old 02-10-2009, 08:06 AM   #15 (permalink)
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You correct, that EGR can help FE on a throttled engine, but it's only purpose on a diesel is to reduce Nox

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Originally Posted by tasdrouille View Post
Hi and welcome!

I am afraid deleting the EGR is detrimental to FE. You are also putting more NOx out.

I increased the EGR rates at light loads in my car and it helped fuel economy, especially in the winter.
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