Why You Shouldn’t Actually Clean Your Throttle Body
- August 25, 2023
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It’s no secret that over time the gas valve of the machine becomes covered with dirt, and these impurities must be removed. There are many stories on the
It’s no secret that over time the gas valve of the machine becomes covered with dirt, and these impurities must be removed. There are many stories on the Internet about how to do this job correctly. But the result is not always happy. And sometimes even very annoying. Why this happens is explained in the material of the AvtoVzglyad portal.
As a rule, after reading the Internet, the car owner suddenly remembers that he never paid attention to the main mechanism. I didn’t even do prophylaxis. But after five years, a lot of dirt really accumulated there: both inside and on the body. Having bought a “carburetor cleaner”, a civilian gets to work. Clears air duct and removes impurities. The shutter shines like new!
Satisfied with himself, he collects everything in reverse order, starts the engine and gets a surprise. The idle speed suddenly begins to float, or deviate from the norm. That is, they are too low or, conversely, too high.
Oddly enough, it’s all about the dirt. Being in constant motion, the damper makes small holes in the throttle body on the trajectory of its movement. It makes itself felt and fine abrasive, which the air filter cannot hold. By the way, this is one of the reasons why you can not save on the “air vent”. Even if it costs quite a bit of money.
Impurities in this case play the role of “grouting”, sealing the holes and compensating for the wear of the metal. The engine runs smoothly and without interruption. When “moidodyr” is executed, the development on the body and throttle blade becomes visible. Excess air begins to flow through it, causing uneven engine operation.
If the damper is electronic, then its adjustment sometimes helps, which is carried out during service using special equipment. Otherwise you can ‘play’ with adjusting the restrictor screw of this damper yourself. But it is better that the operation is performed by a specialist. Otherwise, the problem can only worsen. Well, in the worst case, the assembly will have to be changed as an assembly, which is quite expensive.
In other words, if the electronics give no faults on the throttle valve and the drive unit works without interruptions, there is no need to perform preventive maintenance again.
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As a rule, after reading the Internet, the car owner suddenly remembers that he never paid attention to the main mechanism. I didn’t even do prophylaxis. But after five years, a lot of dirt really accumulated there: both inside and on the body. Having bought a “carburetor cleaner”, a civilian gets to work. Clears air duct and removes impurities. The shutter shines like new!
Satisfied with himself, he collects everything in reverse order, starts the engine and gets a surprise. The idle speed suddenly begins to float, or deviate from the norm. That is, they are too low or, conversely, too high.
Oddly enough, it’s all about the dirt. Being in constant motion, the damper makes small holes in the throttle body on the trajectory of its movement. It makes itself felt and fine abrasive, which the air filter cannot hold. By the way, this is one of the reasons why you can not save on the “air vent”. Even if it costs quite a bit of money.
Impurities in this case play the role of “grouting”, sealing the holes and compensating for the wear of the metal. The engine runs smoothly and without interruption. When “moidodyr” is executed, the development on the body and throttle blade becomes visible. Excess air begins to flow through it, causing uneven engine operation.
If the damper is electronic, then its adjustment sometimes helps, which is carried out during service using special equipment. Otherwise you can ‘play’ with adjusting the restrictor screw of this damper yourself. But it is better that the operation is performed by a specialist. Otherwise, the problem can only worsen. Well, in the worst case, the assembly will have to be changed as an assembly, which is quite expensive.
In other words, if the electronics give no faults on the throttle valve and the drive unit works without interruptions, there is no need to perform preventive maintenance again.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
