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Old 07-13-2020, 03:39 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SkauneJohan View Post
EGR function is to lower combustion temperature to reduce NOx--make the burning cooler, how this is supposed to help warming up engine is a riddle to me
When the hot exhaust fumes are recirculated at a cold start/cold engine, it will help warming up slightly. Not with every car, sometimes the EGR is deactivated untill operation temperature is reached, to improve smooth running.
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