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Back Pressure EGR System: Notes

Two types of back pressure type EGR valves are used by General Motors: a Positive Back Pressure EGR valve and a Negative Back Pressure EGR valve. Operation of these two systems is explained as follows:

Fig 1: Cutaway View of Positive Back Pressure EGR Valve
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