EGR service

[hounddog]

So, I just replaced the CCV filter and Perform Service won't stay off with reset.
Dealership walked over, lifted hood and told me I needed a $650 EGR cleaning without any other diagnostics at all.

I've had a bunch of these cummins with our company with well into the hundreds of thousands of miles and never had to do this- this truck as 69k. Sound scam or legit? I could really use some thoughts on this, thanks.

 

[Nick_rp]

1. Dont accept non troubleshooted repairs.

2. Make sure your doing the reset procedure correctly.

3. Yes, a dirty EGR/EGR cooling line can illuminate "perform service" light.

4. A quick pop of the hood for a visual inspection can not properly diagnose an EGR, unless it has physical surface damage. In which case, a cleaning isnt going to fix it.

5. pretty sure 69k miles is to early to do an EGR clean, unless it idles alot.

6. I'd do it myself if I were you. Just make sure to grab the gaskets first. 1 between valve and valve seat, 2 on EGR lines between EGR and intake.

7. Procedure is simple but can be a pain cleaning off the carbon. Also a great way to save $650.

8. If cleaning the EGR dosent fix it, atleast you know the EGR is good for a awhile and move on to the next step

 

[hounddog]

Thanks for the reply!

This dealership said it's supposed to be done at the same time as the CCV filter. Sounded like bunk when he was talking about it- the way he was talking about it.

It has 70.5k miles and has 360ish idle hours.

 

[sb2bb]

Dodge Ram 2012 diesel your suppose to do a EGR remove and clean at 67,500. My Perform Service light comes on every time I start it and I have 74,000 miles on it now. Was at the dealer yesterday and he said $295.00 for this service.

 

[BossHogg]

This dealership said it's supposed to be done at the same time as the CCV filter.

The 2013 plus RAM Cummins do not require EGR cleaning.