Originally posted by Maugan_VX
did the trans go into limp-home mode? (stay in third gear)?
Whens the last time you cleaned the EGR?
I read about the "Backup Mode" in the owners manual, but no it did not seem like it was in third.

I have never cleaned the EGR. I made sure to replace the PCV (actually, the dealership did that) and I ran the Chevron Techron concentrate once.

Once I charted the oil usage and saw how bad it was getting, I decided to take it to the dealership and let them handle it.
I have no problem with actually cleaning the EGR myself, but I didn't want to do anything wrong and have the dealership try to blame me for it, especially with how close I am to the drivetrain warranty expiring.

But now that I think of it... Should I have to go through all of that on a vehicle with only 51k that is driven mostly on the highway with at least 89 octane and is well-maintained?

Either way, my main reason for not cleaning the EGR was fear of finger-pointing by the dealership.