# How To Clean A Throttle Body (And How To Know When You Should)

> The throttle body is a vital component of a fuel-injected internal combustion engine. It has a pivoting butterfly valve or throttle plate to control the airflow to the intake manifold and combustion chambers.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1813600/how-to-clean-dirty-throttle-body-symptoms-signs/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67e0bcc1ab067118ed1f2277)
- **Published:** 2025-03-24
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #throttle #body #butterfly #clean #combustion #pedal #plate #valve
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