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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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If i dropped my IAC valve accidently in power steering fluid is it toast?
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Hose it off with brake cleaner and give it a try.
Worst case scenario, it won't work....
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Originally Posted by PMARTINEZ92126
If i dropped my IAC valve accidently in power steering fluid is it toast?
That would be fondue, not toast.

As for the IAC, should be just fine.
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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Oil won't hurt it.

Run it through a dishwasher cycle and you'll be fine. <-- just kidding -- don't do that! ;-)
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