Can I clean my throttle body myself?

Cleaning fuel injectors is generally not a do-it-yourself project, but you can clean the throttle body on your vehicle with common tools and specialized spray cleaners. While throttle-body cleaning is good preventative car maintenance, it should also help engine drivability.

How much should a throttle body cleaning cost?

RepairPal.com suggests that a throttle body cleaning costs between $226 and $290. What’s interesting to note is the price of parts: $6 to $12, the low estimate of which is about twice the cost of a can of CRC Throttle Body Cleaner at your average auto parts store.

Does throttle body cleaning help engine drivability?

While throttle-body cleaning is good preventative car maintenance, it should also help engine drivability. In fact, if you’ve noticed a rough idle, stumbling initial acceleration or even stalling – all when the engine is fully warmed up – a dirty throttle body could be the culprit.

How do I clean the throttle body?

Once the throttle body is exposed, spray the throttle-body cleaner inside the air duct, and use the brushes to gently dislodge the dirt, gum and varnish that are present. Note: Be very careful not to let the thin, plastic spray nozzle (or anything else!) fall into the throttle-body opening.

Where is the throttle body on a Honda Accord?

Locate the throttle body under the hood in the engine compartment. Here are some hints on what to look for: The throttle body is located between the air cleaner and the intake manifold of the engine. Most throttle bodies are made of aluminum.

How do I Find my throttle body?

(If you’re having difficulty locating the throttle body, ask a helper to press the accelerator, with the engine off, so you can see the movement of the throttle shaft.) Once you have located your vehicle’s throttle body, look at how it is attached to the air-intake tubes.