Where is the throttle of a car located?

[KarterRose]

The throttle of a car is located at the engine air intake, behind the engine air filter and in front of the intake manifold. The throttle is a controllable valve that regulates air entering the engine. After passing through the throttle, the air mixes with fuel in the intake pipe to form a combustible mixture, which then burns to produce power. Connected to the air cleaner at the top and the engine block at the bottom, it's often referred to as the 'throat' of a car engine. There are two main types of throttles: traditional cable-operated and electronic. In traditional engines, the throttle is operated via a cable (flexible steel wire) or linkage rod, connecting the accelerator pedal to the throttle linkage plate. Electronic throttles primarily use throttle position sensors to control the throttle opening angle based on engine power demand, thereby regulating the air intake volume.