I can see why the DIY method of choice for a clogged EGR valve pipe is the speedo cable on the drill trick. I am not able to do much DIY stuff because of household responsibilities and no garage. The EGR tube cleaning cost me $450. I needed it fixed to get the check engine light to go off because I have emmissions testing in a few weeks.

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1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles