The throttle is dirty. Do you know how to wash it?

The car can't run. When I go to the garage for repair, I always hear the master say, "The throttle needs washing." For most people, the throttle has always been "only known by its name, not by its body". Washing at a time ranges from 1200 to 4500, and with the increase of car use time, the frequency of cleaning is getting higher and higher.

So what exactly is a throttle? Can I wash the throttle myself? Today, Bian Xiao will tell you about the accelerator.

What is a throttle?

Let's take a look at how Baidu Encyclopedia explains the throttle. Throttle is a controllable valve to control the air entering the engine. It is connected with the air filter and the engine block, and is called the throat of the automobile engine. "

In other words, the throttle valve is a key component to control air to enter the engine to participate in combustion. If the throttle valve is dirty, it is like a person's throat is blocked with phlegm, and he can't run naturally if he can't breathe well.

So many times, the car's acceleration is weak, the idle speed is unstable, and the fuel consumption is increased, all of which are caused by the dirty throttle ~

2 Why is the throttle dirty?

The main causes of throttle scaling are oil vapor, particles and moisture in the air.

Therefore, it is very important to choose qualified oil and air filter elements at ordinary times, and you can also run happily to achieve good maintenance results.

3 Wash the throttle yourself.

First, we need to prepare the necessary tools.

The special cleaning agent for throttle valve is available online, and the price ranges from tens to 1200.

Gloves (gloves must be prepared because the cleaning agent is corrosive)

Screwdriver (usually a screwdriver is enough, and car owners who like to make it can also prepare a toolbox)

After preparing the finished tools, we began to clean ourselves.

Get down to business

1. Let's open the engine room first and find the engine and air filter tube, and the throttle valve is hidden between them.

2. Loosen the hairpin screw near the engine side of the air cleaner tube. What you see now is the electronic throttle connected to the engine.

3. Spray the cleaning agent on the electronic throttle and wipe it with deerskin cloth; You can also spray the cleaning agent on the cloth to wipe it and repeat the operation. The parts that are not easy to wipe can be wiped with a cotton swab stick.

4. Turn the car key to the on position and continue to wipe it until the black substance inside is cleaned.

5. After wiping, dry it for a period of time to prevent the detergent from burning in the engine.

6. Finally, reinstall the air filter tube hairpin, tighten it and clean it. Hairpins must be tightened to avoid air leakage. )

You're finished. I wonder if you have learned it? Friends who like to start work can usually wash the accelerator themselves. Throttle maintenance is very important for automobile fuel saving and engine protection.