EGR Valve/ABS Light

[pryornfld]

EGR Valve

I wanted to know where the EGR valve is and how easy it is to change. I had the carbon cleaned from it last year as the Check Engine Light came on, but I feel that I should probably change it for good measures.

Also, my ABS light came on today and I had noticed that the fluid is below the Max Level(on the seam of the reservoir).This would be the first time I have had to add fluid in the last 3 years. Is this normal? What else could cause the light to come on?

Pryornfld

[road_rascal]

If you're getting a code P0401 it's probably the DPFE sensor and not the EGR valve.

[ModMech]

The brake fluid will drop in the reservoir due to normal wear of the pads and shoes (linings), or due to a leak. When the level gets that low, I'd suspect you are due for new brakes NOW if there is no leak.

[pryornfld]

Originally Posted by ModMech

The brake fluid will drop in the reservoir due to normal wear of the pads and shoes (linings), or due to a leak. When the level gets that low, I'd suspect you are due for new brakes NOW if there is no leak.

Sorry I didn't get back sooner, was away on a holiday and a wedding. Only got back this Monday. Anyway,I just topped up the fluid in the van when I got back. I looked around the van, doesn't appear to have any leaks. How can I tell if the breaks are the cause of the fluid going low? I had the front breaks replaced last year. I did notice that the park break sometimes comes on for a brief second, then it goes out.Could this be the result of the back breaks needing replacement?
Thanks