EGR valve on a 1996 chevy lumina?

Question

where is the EGR valve located on a 96 chevy lumina?Is it easy to get to?

ok.my husband took the thing apart to replace one of the fans and after he did the check engine light came on.so we took it to auto zone and the code came up that we needed a EGR valve..well we heard that you can clean them but we dont know were the thing is.they cost almost $170.00 and we cant afford that at all.also our gas milage has went down really bad.we heard it can be from this...please help!!

oopppsss...it is a 3.1

Answer 1

The EGR valve is located on the intake manifold. It has 2 bolts holding it to the manifold. It is shaped like a flying saucer and is about 2 1/2" in diameter with a triangular flange. It will also have a vacuum line going to it. They are kind of expensive so, you should try cleaning it first. Try going to an auto parts store and asking to see one for your car, this will also help you identify it. It is fairly easy to get to. It has 10mm bolts holding it down. Be careful not to break these off when you remove them, it is an aluminum manifold and these are cast iron bolts. 2 unalike metal will corrode. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

It is located just behind the throttle body. Stands upright and is about 5 or 6 inches tall with a electrical connector on top. Two bolts at the base to remove it. Most of the time the port gets stopped up and the valve is ok. Bad part is the port stops up on the other end away from the valve. Best way to clean is to remove the throttle body. After you remove the throttle body you can get to the port and clean it out. Good luck.

Not likely that the EGR is causing bad gas mileage.

Sorry kidrck, but that car does not have a vacuum egr.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Which engine?
Why are you trying to find it?
Did you get a trouble code?
Did you fail emissions?
Or have you run the diagnostics and find this to be the issue?