Q: EGR valve
I replaced the EGR valve, but the value I used was cheap so I'm planning to replace it with a better valve.
Anyway, I was told by a mechanic that a diagnosis computer is necessary after installation.
My question is how true is that statement?
My car has 80000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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