Consequences of Not Cleaning the Throttle Body?
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Failure to clean the throttle body for an extended period can lead to inaccuracies in the throttle opening and allow air containing impurities to enter the engine combustion chamber. Both of these outcomes can cause abnormal engine operation, primarily manifested as unstable idling, sudden deceleration when driving, reduced power, and in severe cases, even difficulty starting the engine and increased fuel consumption. The throttle body, simply put, is a controllable valve that regulates the air entering the engine, located between the air filter and the intake manifold. Its main function is to adjust the amount of air entering the engine. The depth of pressing the accelerator pedal directly affects the throttle opening, so idling, power performance, and other factors are related to the cleanliness of the throttle body. Recommended Cleaning Interval for the Throttle Body: It is generally recommended to clean the throttle body every 18,000 to 23,000 kilometers. However, this can vary depending on the vehicle model, region, and road conditions. In practical use, if issues such as difficulty starting a cold engine, needing a second ignition, driving vibrations, stalling at idle or low speeds, or increased fuel consumption occur without any other identifiable causes, then the throttle body should be cleaned.
