Throttle Body service needed?
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'10, '15. '22-'23
Throttle Body service needed?
I'm at the dealer getting my oil changed. The car has about 14000 miles. The service advisor tells me that it is recommended that between 15k and 20k I get the throttle body serviced, which means they clean it and reset the fuel trim. Cost is about $130. I have never heard of this. Any thoughts on whether it should be done next oil change? Thanks!
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I'm at the dealer getting my oil changed. The car has about 14000 miles. The service advisor tells me that it is recommended that between 15k and 20k I get the throttle body serviced, which means they clean it and reset the fuel trim. Cost is about $130. I have never heard of this. Any thoughts on whether it should be done next oil change? Thanks!
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I'm at the dealer getting my oil changed. The car has about 14000 miles. The service advisor tells me that it is recommended that between 15k and 20k I get the throttle body serviced, which means they clean it and reset the fuel trim. Cost is about $130. I have never heard of this. Any thoughts on whether it should be done next oil change? Thanks!
Then it has many things that should NOT be done since the throttle position sensor, idle air control valve and sealed throttle shaft bearings, "can be damaged!"
It says, "cleaners will damage some of the parts that contain seals and O-rings."
"Solvents can wash away the greases used on non-serviceable throttle shaft bearings."
"Never use a wire brush or scraper...."
"Do not use a cleaner that contains..."
It says to use a clean shop towel and an approved GM engine cleaner.
Last thing I would want is come mechanic spraying the throttle body and screwing it up! At 14,000 miles can't believe it is needed. With a quality air cleaner there is noting but clean air going thru it!
Hmm, check the oil level after the service to be sure it's not overfilled!
Last edited by JerryU; Mar 16, 2016 at 01:48 PM.
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Ask them will it clean the deposits on the intake valves due to the DI issue ? If they look at you funny, they don't have a clue... but if they can prove to you that it cleans up those deposits, then sure... the hard part is proving it... maybe with a snaky camera.... pulling of the intake manifold is the only other way.
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Thanks everyone for the replies, I suspected this was not a recommended service. I appreciate the confirmation. The car runs great and i agree with 14000 miles sounds like snake oil treatment!
Last edited by C6 MoneyPit; Mar 16, 2016 at 03:38 PM.
