2007 Dodge Caravan EGR Valve Failure

JPHMAH56

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2007 DODGE CARAVAN
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
35,000 MILES

If the EGR valve fails can it cause problems so the fuel injection system needs to be cleaned and the spark plugs replaced. I think I have RE14PLP5 which are platinum at least that's the part number that is under the hood. Are these supposed to last 100K like the owners manual says

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 7:22 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
The EGR is an exhaust gas recirclation system. Its job is to recycle unburned fuel. Based on that theory, I don't think it would cause the plugs to go so quick.

What did the plugs look like when you removed them?

Joe

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Friday, January 30th, 2009 AT 4:58 PM

JPHMAH56

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I never saw them. They also insisted I didn't have platinum plugs owners manual said 102K, my car had 34K.

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Saturday, January 31st, 2009 AT 4:49 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Did you buy the van new? If not, could someone may have chenged them. Also, here in PA, we have to offer the old parts back. If we don't, the customer can get away without paying for them.

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Saturday, January 31st, 2009 AT 7:14 PM

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