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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.

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*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:

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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.

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