Q: My 96 Camry has a code for the EGR Valve. What is the EGR?
Hello ! My 96 camry LE check engine light reads "EGR valve replacement" the car has 204,000 miles and runs like a beast. I was wondering if it is actually the EGR valve or some thing else? Once a month, it has trouble starting..and I have to give it gas because the RPMS drop if I don't. Any ideas ?
My car has 204000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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