Do EGR valves wear out?
An average car’s EGR valve has a lifespan of approximately 10 years in service. Proper maintenance of the valve is a must if you want to avoid any performance related issues on your car. If you notice a smell of fuel that comes out from under the hood or rough idling, then it might be time to replace the valve.
Is the EGR valve on a 2007 Mazda CX 7 covered?
The EGR replacement is covered on 2007’s under the engine warranty. If your 2007 CX-7 is still covered by the engine/ power train warranty they will need to reimburse you for this repair. It should not be out of pocket.
How many miles is the EGR valve covered?
This part is covered based on the adoption of other states using the California emissions standard. Using this standard allows the EGR valve to be covered for 60 or 80,000 miles. My dealer was not aware of this but another dealer and Mazda USA both confirmed this to be true.
Is the EGR valve on a Mazda covered under warranty?
Had to have diagnosis done due to engine light repeatedly coming on. Turned out to be EGR valve replacement. Disappointed to learn not covered under warranty. Anyone with similiar experience or comment on this? “..not covered under warranty..” Not bloody likely…
What was the problem with my Mazda CX7?
My 2007 Mazda CX7 experienced the exact same problem about a month ago at almost 80K mi. The vehicle is still in the shop having the engine and turbo replaced. My problem was caused by the infamous VVT actuator pin failure allowing the timing to slip, thus damaging the engine beyond repair.
The EGR replacement is covered on 2007’s under the engine warranty. If your 2007 CX-7 is still covered by the engine/ power train warranty they will need to reimburse you for this repair. It should not be out of pocket.
My 2007 Mazda CX7 experienced the exact same problem about a month ago at almost 80K mi. The vehicle is still in the shop having the engine and turbo replaced. My problem was caused by the infamous VVT actuator pin failure allowing the timing to slip, thus damaging the engine beyond repair.
This part is covered based on the adoption of other states using the California emissions standard. Using this standard allows the EGR valve to be covered for 60 or 80,000 miles. My dealer was not aware of this but another dealer and Mazda USA both confirmed this to be true.
Had to have diagnosis done due to engine light repeatedly coming on. Turned out to be EGR valve replacement. Disappointed to learn not covered under warranty. Anyone with similiar experience or comment on this? “..not covered under warranty..” Not bloody likely…