Is Cleaning the Throttle Body Useful?
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Cleaning the throttle body is useful. The throttle body is a controllable valve that regulates the air entering the engine. After the air enters the intake pipe, it mixes with gasoline to form a combustible mixture, which then burns to produce work. The throttle body connects to the air filter at the top and the engine block at the bottom, earning it the nickname "the throat of the car engine." The responsiveness of the vehicle's acceleration is closely related to the cleanliness of the throttle body. A clean throttle body ensures the engine runs smoothly and powerfully. There are two types of throttle bodies: the traditional cable-operated type and the electronic throttle body. In traditional engines, the throttle body operates via a cable or linkage rod, connecting the accelerator pedal on one end and the throttle linkage plate on the other. Electronic throttle bodies primarily use a throttle position sensor to adjust the throttle opening angle based on the engine's power requirements, thereby regulating the intake air volume.