EGR Cleaning for Sluggish Car | Prius, Honda, Jeep, Hyundai, Chevy, Ford, Mercedes
Вставка
- Опубліковано 25 жов 2023
- ❗ Download step-by-step PDFs from our Digital Section: mervs-merch.creator-spring.com/?
EGR valve and EGR cooler making your car sluggish? Watch EGR CLEANING MADE EASY and see how I made a Gen 3 Toyota Prius run like a top!
"Can it be this easy", you ask? Well, I'm hear to tell you, this cured my error code P0401. This video helps with Exhaust Gas Recirculation codes (referred to as Code P0400, P0401) --- low flow codes that relate to how (EGR) system works. In this video series, you will see my EGR valve location, removal, inspection, test and cleaning. A faulty or clogged EGR valve is not good and you'll know if it's happening based on poor performance.
Many PDFs are now in the digital section of our store: mervs-merch.creator-spring.com/?
USEFUL TOOLS:
RUBBER CORKS (verify size needed): amzn.to/3tOhpDu
CLEANING BRUSHES: amzn.to/492BZ3f
AUTOMOTIVE PUSH RIVETS: amzn.to/3rGNk8e
TELESCOPING MAGNET: amzn.to/40bkeKU
OTHER USEFUL VIDEOS:
Intake Manifold Cleaning: • PRIUS SHAKES? 2010 - ...
EGR Removal: • Toyota Prius EGR Remov...
And this one, from one of my youtube heroes, HubNut: • Can it be this easy? E...
*Remember, this Toyota is a Gen III Prius or 3rd Generation Prius. But the basic principals and functions of EGR systems apply to most cars. This video may be helpful if you are looking for answers to the following:
Ford Ranger EGR cooler failures
BMW
Mercedes
Volkswagon
Honda Accord
Ford Mustang EGR valve
Replace EGR valve Ford Explorer
Third Gen Prius EGR cooler removal and cleaning tips
Toyota Auris EGR Cleaning
Symptoms of a failing EGR
Clean egr valve without removing
EGR Cooler Volvo
Deep clean dirty EGR
Toyota prius EGR My Day of cleaning
How to clean carbon build from EGR
Replace an EGR cooler
Chevy, GMC
A faulty EGR valve and/or a dirty intake manifold are two of the most common causes of P0401. In essence, When your Toyota gives you a P0401 code, the technical issue is insufficient EGR flow. Like most engine trouble codes, the root cause may or may not be obvious. If your engine computer reports a P0401 code, you'll likely notice a pinging or knocking when the vehicle is at higher speeds or the engine is under load, a power loss, sluggishness, etc. As the gang and nutzaboutbolts knows all too well, a Code P0401 Means that your Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve has failed or intermittent. An EGR recirculates small amounts of exhaust back into the combustion chambers of the engine in order to decrease the combustion temperature. This reduces the formation of pollution.
DISCLAIMER:
MervServe videos show you how we do things. I'm not telling you to do these things. I cannot guarantee this information will be used correctly by the viewer, nor am I suggesting it should be. Before attempting similar procedures, conduct extensive research and decide for yourself what the best, safest methods are. Merv's Service Secrets accepts no liability for any personal injury or property damage incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Merv's Service Secrets recommends safe practices and proper protection when working on projects requiring the use of tools and dangerous substances. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user. This video and all Merv's Service Secrets videos are for entertainment and informational purposes only. Always consult a professional or team of professionals for proper advice prior to attempting any do-it-yourself project, including repairs, recipes and installs that have been posted by Merv's Service Secrets and others. The fictitious names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents used in these productions are products of the producer’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we may receive a small commission, but that doesn't affect the price you pay. This helps support the channel and allows Demille to continue to make more videos like this, but more importantly it allows me to buy more cheap cigars & PBR. Thank you for the support! - Авто та транспорт
I could not believe my eyes when I saw this clip this morning about something inherently boring like “cleaning an EGR value” of a car and all of the sudden find myself in a movie theater watching an old and classical Hollywood western movie with a voice of John Wayne, with a lots of excellent humor, with a neigh of a horse, and with modern and high quality video editing techniques produced not by a Silicon Valley young computer nerd but by a retired man god knows from what part of Midwest of USA.
I truly enjoyed it. A list of cleaning materials, a technical discussion on how the cooler and the EGR value are related and what is inside each one of them, the kind of brushes to use for cleaning purposes and the way to disassemble and reassemble the parts were very useful.
Merv, your sense of thoroughness is highly appreciated and as far as I am concerned is highly admired as well. Thank you, Merv!
Thank you so much! Please share my video links with others. It helps me in the search algo.
4:00 the black cap is the stator and the round magnet is the rotor of electrical motor. they drive the jack-screw back-front, just like the jack screw of an airplane controls the horizontal stabilizer at the tail.
Thank you for this video. I also got rid of the useless member - took a saw and just got it off instead of trying to reach for the nut. THANK YOU for the lovely idea in that other video (whatever that was)! Next - trying to level a head on sandpaper, instead of paying machine shop. The fun awaits!
Glad it helped
How did you make out with that head gasket job?
@@jayviz Turned out to be great! Took me a while with distractions, work, kids etc so a bit over a month. Followed a few videos that made it much easier. The thing about sanding the head surface - is to glue sand paper to a long piece of glass or straight table well enough. Then it is just repetitive motion for a while. The trick is to shave visible dark spots off - dont even need tools. Some vids get crazy about having it to be super straight - bs. Once it is all fresh metal, it is done (mine took about 3hrs). Another thing i discovered - old bolts break often. So had to extract a broken bolt out of a cylinder block. Hardest part is to make a center for drill. In any case - all turned out good. Car runs smooth now after everything got cleaned! I'm going to sell it, but the way engine sounds now, it might just go another 200k easily.
2:35 replace the G-Damn screws with bolts. I used M5m bolts under allen wrench from a bike.
This video gave me the strength to clean mine
Love your Videos very helpful telling exactly what to do and understanding some things are just a pain in butt. Taking off the expendable member the whole I was just thinking I can't to cut this stupid thing off.
This saved my ass. Thank you so much
I love watching your bbq videos.
Glad you like them!
Thx You gave me a lot of ideas 💡 😮
Yep. Magnets, motors, and eee-lectricity. Just like magic.
if you look at the top end of the heat exchanger, the flange is bent toward the nuts. this makes it impossible to install a wrench and turn it. I cut off some of the square material, to make some 45 degree. This allowed me, this night, to disconnect the EGR from the stainless steel heat exchanger. I would advise all of you, to take off even more of the material. I used a box-wrench to turn the nuts.
How should one clean the surfaces that reuse metal gaskets, if at all? Fine sandpaper?
Merv's parts look good as new. I've cleaned the insides of darn near everything (so many rinse cycles), but my outsides still show their age (~165kmi) and I need to finally reassemble tonight. Thanks for the quality help, Merv & friends!
Spray on cleaner, definitely not sandpaper
the black sooth there is rather strong carcinogenic material. contains PAH. polyaromatic hydrocarbons. pyrene, benzpyrene, antracene, tetracene, etc nasty stuff. make sure you clean up the mess, your hands, clothing and do not breath the dust. Thanks for the oven cleaner idea. I will soak my heat exchanger right now.
This has been super helpful. As I am reassembling I can't seem to find gasket number 4. Any idea what part number this would be?
I haven't had luck looking it up at parts stores.
See if this link helps, friend: amzn.to/480LHC1. Although you don't need the entire kit, it may give you some idea what the part number is. Also, try searching for "3rd gen prius gasket egr pipe"
Great work
Thank you
Try super clean instead of purple power. I find it works much better
Great suggestion!
super clean has nothin on LA's awesome
I just ordered your two Prius eBooks from your Spring storefront - expecting immediate access, however the site is stating a ONE WEEK FOR DELIVERY? For an eBook??
Sorry I am just now finding your message. Yes, I agree. That is RIDICULOUS for a digital puchase. It should be instantly available! To be honest, I have been VERY unhappy with Spring, but being that we are a small channel I just haven't had time to create a new online store. Let me know if you finally resolved this. If not, let me know in this comments section and I will see what I can do. For the record ... and quote me on this .. SPRING SUCKS.
Would you happen to know what type of material the EGR Cooler is made of? Also, when you soaked the interior of the EGR Cooler with Easy-Off Cleaner Degreaser how long did you soak the interior of the EGR Cooler and how many times did you soak it?
It's been a while since I did that job, so forgive my faulty memory, but I'm pretty sure it's made of stainless steel. At the time I did research because I wanted to make sure oven cleaner would be safe on such a material, so Easy Off seemed to be the answer. I think I soaked it three times overnight if memory serves. But if you are worried about the strength of the oven cleaner, there are probably other alternatives, or maybe you can soak it for a shorter period of time. I know some people have been known to use boiling hot water mixed with Dawn dish detergent, but I didn't want to mess around with boiling liquid. The trick is to cork it real good so it can soak for a while, then my pressure washer was the icing on the cake! Hope this helps. -Merv Himself
@@MervsServiceSecrets Thank you very much for answering my questions. Did you use the pressure washer before or after you used the oven cleaner? After you cleaned the EGR Cooler with the oven cleaner have you reinstalled the EGR Cooler on your Prius? If so, have you experienced any problems with the cooler; for example, leaks?
Pressure washed after. No issues so far.
*Drop a comment and tell me what you think about that magnet in the valve.*
Stepper motor ,to allow precise valve opening, according computer.
Why not just take the stud out of the Expendable Crew Member? Will it leak coolant from there?
In this video, you will see that I ultimately do remove that stud, but only after other things have been cleared out of the way. Check it out, and you'll understand: ua-cam.com/video/DTcBJm3N5nA/v-deo.htmlsi=oomcS10CMQdq3QeJ
Ahh yes I have been waiting for this, liquid oven cleaner it is I have two of these abortions to clean
be careful with that oven cleaner. Notice it was not used on any aluminum parts. Only on the stainless steel.
Very true. I used the easy off on the cooler because it says it's safe for stainless steel. I can't claim to be a genius -- this is just my personal approach and I liked the results. I can understand why a feller might want to soak it for a shorter duration of course. But rinsing it well is a big consideration too.