1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass EGR Valve

1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
241,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KRICKMAN
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My original EGR Valve from the factory lasted almost 12 years with no problem, and I had it replaced 17 months ago. Now my service light came on and when the service place hooked the computer up to my car it indicated the EGR Valve was the problem.

1. What can I do to help lengthen the life of the EGR Valve?

2. Are there better valves on the market that will last longer?

It is hard to beleive that the new valve cannot last longer than the original. Any suggestions?
Dec 6, 2008 at 9:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If you replaced it with an aftermarket part, chances are it is not as good as the orig part. I recommend getting factory parts from the dealer. You may spend more, but most times they will long outlast aftermarket parts.

Joe
Dec 11, 2008 at 3:01 PM
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