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Back Pressure EGR System: Notes

Two types of back pressure type EGR valves are used: a Positive Back Pressure EGR valve (used on Federal V8 models) and a Negative Back Pressure EGR valve (used on some 6-cylinder and most California V8 models).

Operation of the positive and negative back pressure systems is explained as follows: