EGR VALVE CLEAN - Toyota Avensis 2.2 Diesel

How to clean your EGR valve. Based on a 2006 Toyota Avensis 2.2 Diesel 150

[bchaperz]

Thanks for the videos, just changed my glow plugs today using your glow plug video on my Corolla (same engine) was so straight forward with you helpful tutorials. Think I will tackle the EGR tomorrow now too whilst I do the oil change.

[pamojainternationalministr]

This video has saved me £447.00. My garage quoted £450 part and labour and after watching this video I went to europarts and bought a 500ml can spay of Egr cleaner for £3.29. I did it myself and it took about 45 minutes to take the valve out, clean it and put it back. The car has restored all the power and performance it had before. Thank you for making this vid bro 👊🏾

[apportionated]

Your tutorial worked perfectly. I watched it twice before doing it. I had problems with black smoke on cold starts and rough idling. I used your tutorial for my 2.0 D4D (2006) due to a P0400 error code. When I took the EGR valve off, it was absolutely caked in carbon. I used a hoover and a screwdriver then EGR valve cleaner to get it shiny again. Previous owners should be ashamed! I have no history on the car, and I'm only comfortable doing this sort of maintenance due to content like yours. Thank you so much, it's saving me a lot of money that I can't afford!

[DeRen]

We have a 2008 177HP model. On that one I suggest to buy all 3 gaskets beforehand because there is a good chance that they will fall apart completely. I think I paid 12€ for all 3, and had to wait from Monday till Friday to arrive that's why it's better to have them before starting repair. Another thing: disassemble the EGR valve so that you can push with your finger and therefore clean entire valve. Use EGR cleaner spray but be careful to not touch it because it is very strong and it can peel off your skin (it happened to me, gloves had cracks). Also after you clean the major dirt it is good to fill up the valve with EGR cleaner and leave soaking for some time. Our D-CAT version is more prone to EGR clogging and needs to be cleaned regularly. We are cleaning at least once a year. There's a way to avoid all this by closing the passage and reprogramming the computer, they charge about 150€ but we preferred to not do this and rather just keep cleaning it. Anyway it's not a big deal because it is very accessible and easy to clean.

[neilhudson]

Thank you for submitting this video, had EGR fault today, followed your steps and fixed! Clear and straight forward explanation, much appreciated!

[Yamaha]

Serious video man. Engine managenent, Trc off and VSC lights were showing on my dash. Turned out to be a clogged EGR valve. Cheers

[SnapperNik]

Gong to do this on my 2012 D4D abd hopefully resolves some issues - thats a first class easy to follow set of instructions which i;m nost greateful for you sharing

[scotscaspian]

Awesome, my car is boosting like normal again, Thanks!

[cooperflack]

Thank you. Great video and solved my P0400 fault code 👍🏽

[rehmancricket]

Excellent video, really enjoyed and learnt how to clean the EGR Valve, thank you

[stefosters]

Having this problem myself big time, and have tried many things to help, like fuel additives. Looking forward to trying this today.
Thanks for the informative video 👌

[royfishall]

Same engine arrangement as my RAV4, very useful guide

[BaffledApe]

Nice video. I have a 2007 Corolla Verso, 2.2 Diesel D4D and the engine layout / EGR valve looks identical. I have a P0400 'EGR Valve flow' error code and engine management light. I will go into battle with my own EGR valve tomorrow armed with your excellent video ... cheers 👍

[iwandrakonpl]

Absolute awesomeness ! car fixed. thank you!

[fizaraja]

Very Good video mate. I am gonna clean 2.0 auris egr and cuz of of your detailed video I am quite confident 👌👍

[nomercyforthewicked]

Thanks for the video it worked a charm

[Patrik_]

What about the eve mount on the engine where to spray down. Not any risk with some sot or spray going into the engine? Got a 2014 rav4 2.2 and ordered blocking plates with a 10mm hole in it to try. This video has been a great help!

[torbenlarsen]

Very good and informative video, even than i'm a Dane, i know for sure what to do when this time comes to me.... Thanks alot.

[hjunnaid]

Excellent job and I'll be doing it soon on my 2008 thumbs up

[georgemacdonald]

Very clear explanation and well videoed.