Vauxhall insignia 1.8 - Coolant loss bad mpg

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Tue 20 Nov 2018 17:05
Vauxhall insignia 1.8 - Coolant loss bad mpg - Jordan Dawson
Hi all, so I recently purchased a Vauxhall insignia 1.8 2010. Really happy with it until error code 3 app reads on the dash (low coolant) I did a bit of research and found two common problem relating to this. One being a cracked header tank with I have replaced. The other is the egr/cooler. Which also could cause bad mpg. I’m currently getting 21 when google says I should be getting 37 I think.

My question is, do I have a egr? If so what’re the locations of it and the cooler?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Tue 20 Nov 2018 17:16
Vauxhall insignia 1.8 - Coolant loss bad mpg - RT

Yes you have an EGR, the 1.8 Vauxhall has used them for years

As well as EGR, it could be head gasket failure

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Tue 20 Nov 2018 17:46
Vauxhall insignia 1.8 - Coolant loss bad mpg - Jordan Dawson
There’s no usual signs of head gasket. I do keep checking this
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Thu 22 Nov 2018 13:51
Vauxhall insignia 1.8 - Coolant loss bad mpg - panskid

Google it Collos25

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Tue 20 Nov 2018 17:49
Vauxhall insignia 1.8 - Coolant loss bad mpg - Jordan Dawson
Also, would you be able to tell me where they’re located on the engine? Thanks.
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