Q: How to find and replace my egr valve on a 2008 Dodge Avenger r/t 3.5 fwd

asked by on March 16, 2017

Can you tell me where my egr valve is and if it's hard to replace it myself, thank you.

My car has 108000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

Hi there. You might want to watch this video on replacing the EGR valve on a Dodge Avenger to determine where it is located and whether or not you feel comfortable completing this service. It is rather easy when you have the right tools and supplies.

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