Is Throttle Cleaner Useful?
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Throttle cleaner does have some effect, but it is best to clean the throttle at a 4S shop or repair shop for the following reasons: 1. 4S shops have specialized services for this cleaning task. If the car has only been driven for 20,000 kilometers, there is no need to clean the throttle; driving at high speeds might help improve the situation. 2. Driving at high speeds is actually meant to remove carbon deposits from the throttle. Regularly driving at high speeds can reduce engine carbon buildup. Running the engine at high speeds between 4,000 to 5,000 RPM uses the high pressure of the throttle to impact the accumulated deposits in the cylinder and throttle, helping to prevent and reduce carbon formation in the engine. 3. The process of cleaning the throttle involves many steps, which are complex and require careful handling.
Throttle body cleaner is really useful. Every time I see a throttle body with severe carbon buildup during car repairs, cleaning it with this product makes the car run much smoother. It mainly removes accumulated dust and oil deposits, preventing engine stuttering or sluggish acceleration. Especially for older cars or those frequently driven in congested areas, throttle response becomes much quicker after cleaning, and it even saves a bit of fuel. I recommend doing this maintenance regularly, generally every 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers. You can easily do it yourself by buying a bottle of cleaner and spraying it—simple and cheap, costing just a few dozen yuan, so you don’t always have to spend big money at the shop. Just be careful to operate correctly and avoid spraying too much to prevent corrosion of the seals. Overall, this little thing can prevent big problems and improve the car’s reliability and lifespan.
