Cleaning throttle body

[CamrySExxx]

hey guys im thinking of cleaning the throttle body on my Gen5. After some research it looks like it will be a easy job.

Im planning to do it on my gen5 which has 100,000 km (62000Mi). Do you guys think i should clean it now or wait later? Also what improvements will this actually give me ? (not hp wise or any major improvements) but does it just allow the car to idle better and take in a bit more air?

To my knowledge i would remove the tube leading to the air filter and expose the throttle body, spray some Throttle body cleaner on it, scrub it, wipe it off, annd reassemble the intake? Can anyone here verify.

Tia guys

[geoff5093]

I removed the entire intake setup before the TB, and I sprayed some intake cleaner (sensor safe) around the TB and in the intake.

I only used a small amount so I didn't notice a difference, although the check engine light came on, lol.

I would recommend using it, and use a rag to clean it further and dry up most of the liquid.

[TRD VVTi]

You can spray a little onto/into the throttle body and use a clean rag the soaked with throttle body cleaner. Push the throttle blade open and clean the frontside and backside of the blade itself as well as the surrounding throttle body areas.

This will keep the throttle blade free of buildup and hopefully keep the throttle blade from sticking. Sticking can cause failure and improper operation of the throttle body.

There is no significant performance gain, if any. It's purely preventative maintance.

[CamrySExxx]

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

There is no significant performance gain, if any. It's purely preventative maintance.

Though so. Well im off to clean my TB. thanks guys

[touringcamry]

Gen 5.5 and newer has electronic throttle. Can the butterfly valve be opened without damaging it by just pushing it open? I was thinking of putting my toolbox on the gas pedal with the car turned to on but not running.

[geoff5093]

Originally Posted by touringcamry

Gen 5.5 and newer has electronic throttle. Can the butterfly valve be opened without damaging it by just pushing it open? I was thinking of putting my toolbox on the gas pedal with the car turned to on but not running.

Thats what I did, although I used a rock, haha

[CamrySExxx]

^ damn i wish i knew about that. I didnt think it would do that sine its electronic. I just pushed it and cleaned it. Wasn't too dirty but i didnt expect it to be but it did get my MF cloth pretty dirty. No CEL light either so it was a success. Thanks guys

[MrSo0h0o]

no pics?? you should know better! lol

[CamrySExxx]

^ next time! come back when i put on another like 100 000 clicks

[CharmCityES]

this is a fairly easy job.....just did this a while back when i seafoamed....i like to clean my TB every so often as maintenence

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by touringcamry

Gen 5.5 and newer has electronic throttle. Can the butterfly valve be opened without damaging it by just pushing it open? I was thinking of putting my toolbox on the gas pedal with the car turned to on but not running.

Yes, you can open the throttle blade by gently pushing it open with your finger. I would not use anything other than your finger to open it, or hold it open. You don't want to scratch or nick the blade/plate or the throttle body itself.

[marc780]

Thats what I did, although I used a rock, haha

You city slickers and your high tech fixes aint worth a plug nickel if you ask me