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Where can I find the EGR valve on a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 4.7 engine?
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The electronic EGR valve and solenoid assembly found on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 is connected to the back of the left cylinder head. A tube directs exhaust gas from the EGR valve to the intake manifold. Part of the truck's engine management system, the exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR valve) helps the engine by sending controlled amounts of exhaust gas back into the intake system, resulting in better engine performance, less fuel usage, and decreased NOx emissions. If the EGR valve malfunctions, it can disrupt the flow of the EGR system, causing issues like power loss, slower acceleration, and lower fuel efficiency. Problems often arise when soot, carbon, and dirt accumulate, causing the EGR valve to get stuck in either the 'open' or 'closed' position.
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The EGR valve for a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 is located on the intake manifold of the engine.
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