California EGR

[Chevy Ryan]

Anyone with a 2002 California truck, what do you think of the EGR? Any power loss? Dirtier oil? It appears that all Duramax will have EGR by 2004 to meet emission standards. Just looking for a heads-up as to what to expect in the near future.

[Kent Tuttle]

Ryan,

I test drove a 2001 CA truck when they first came out. From what I can remember I don't notice any difference between that truck and mine,(I'm guessing the 2001 did not have the EGR??). As far as the oil goes I have about 1400 miles on this change and it as clean as when I put it in. I have about 2400 miles overall on the truck so far.

[LA DMAX]

Ryan, I don't have a 2001 to compare power differences so I can't give any input there. My oil used to stay fairly clean the first 4-5000 miles, but, since my last oil change about 2500 miles ago my oil is a dark molasses color when I check it. I guess the oil is doing its job. I have 8000 miles on my truck so far.

LA DMAX