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Engine Vacuum At Idle 20 in.Hg (67 kPa)

EGR Thermo Valve
Open Below [1] 122° F (50° C)
Closed Above [2] 176° F (80° C)

Purge Control System [3] Above 150° F (65° C)

[1] Approximate temperature when the valve is open
(EGR does not operate).
[2] Approximate temperature when the valve is closed
(EGR operates).
[3] Approximate engine temperature when the purge solenoid is energized
(purge operates).