2007 Dodge Caravan EGR Valve Failure

2007 DODGE CARAVAN
35,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JPHMAH56
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If the EGR valve fails can it cause problems so the fuel injection system needs to be cleaned and the spark plugs replaced. I think I have RE14PLP5 which are platinum at least that's the part number that is under the hood. Are these supposed to last 100K like the owners manual says
Jan 29, 2009 at 7:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
The EGR is an exhaust gas recirclation system. Its job is to recycle unburned fuel. Based on that theory, I don't think it would cause the plugs to go so quick.

What did the plugs look like when you removed them?

Joe
Jan 30, 2009 at 4:58 PM
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JPHMAH56
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I never saw them. They also insisted I didn't have platinum plugs owners manual said 102K, my car had 34K..........................
Jan 31, 2009 at 4:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you buy the van new? If not, could someone may have chenged them. Also, here in PA, we have to offer the old parts back. If we don't, the customer can get away without paying for them.
Jan 31, 2009 at 7:14 PM
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JPHMAH56
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No one touched the plugs. They did not save them. The dealership and I have a meeting next week.
Feb 1, 2009 at 6:48 AM
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Hi:
Let me know how it goes for you.

Joe
Feb 1, 2009 at 12:43 PM