1996 Chevy Lumina Bad Intake Gasket

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
195,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRYSTAL919
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Can a bad intake gasket cause EGR code/problems? I have replaced EGR valve (with another used one that I cleaned from junkyard), have cleaned inside intake. I am pretty sure my intake manifold gasket needs replacing, could this cause problems with my EGR? I am getting terrible gas mileage.
Dec 10, 2009 at 11:42 PM
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BLACKOP555
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no it shouldnt affect issue with the EGR if the intake gasket is bad.

what problems is it telling you with egr? EGR shouldnt cause gas mileage issues. give me all the codes you have.
Dec 11, 2009 at 6:33 AM
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