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This one goes out to BowlingBallOut who posted a question about a sticky throttle on his Saturn. It was a great question so I decided to make this video in response to it. There are many different configurations of throttle assemblies but for the most part if you have a throttle that is sticking you might be able to fix it using the procedures in this video. I am aware you may not able to purchase spray throttle cleaner in some states now but I’m sure they have some alternative available at your local parts store.

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7 Responses to “Quick Tip-Throttle Cleaning”

1. EricTheCarGuy Says:
   January 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   Glad I could help, …
   Glad I could help, thanks for watching.

2. willinbrief Says:
   January 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   This was Very …
   This was Very helpful I was having a hard tim locating my throttle. THX

3. AutoteckO8 Says:
   January 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   Its the throttle …
   Its the throttle shaft that sticks. Throttle shafts have bearings and if the bearings wear the shaft becomes loose..and can cause a vacuum leak. The throttle shaft is most important to complete closing and opening of the throttle plate. Throttle plates are no more than a piece of circular tin cut to fit the venturi. Throttle plates can be modified by means of air bleeds .Tight fitting throttle shafts must rotate freely. The shafts become varnished up and this is the area of most concerns.

4. EricTheCarGuy Says:
   January 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   I thought if I …
   I thought if I didn’t mention it I would hear from you. Thanks for keeping me honest and all the other great comments. Thanks for watching Les, it’s great to have you around.

   Eric

5. bigblockmustang Says:
   January 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   Awesome detail on …
   Awesome detail on the Coated Throttle body.. 5* from me!

   Les

6. EricTheCarGuy Says:
   January 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   Follow the big …
   Follow the big black hose.

7. bowlingballout Says:
   January 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   Thanks Eric. Your …
   Thanks Eric. Your description was a good one. I had thought it was actually a cable issue, now I see what must be sticking. Now to see if I can find it and clean it on my car.

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