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Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? #1097054
10/01/14 06:28 PM
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Is there any reason why NOT to use WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body? Back in the 80's when I worked for my dad logging he used WD-40 to clean just about everything. I don't see why it couldn't be used on the inside of a throttle body, but I don't remember dad ever using WD-40 for that purpose.

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Re: Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? [Re: Claims Rep.] #1097067
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Silicone will kill O2 sensors... guess what is in WD40. Silicone
Plus, WD40 will attract and hold dirt, defeating the purpose of cleaning the TB.

CRC makes a throttle body/intake cleaner. Plus, at $5 a can, it's probably cheaper than WD40. Check Oriellys, Autozone, or Walmart for it





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Re: Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? [Re: Claims Rep.] #1097082
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Get a can of carb and choke cleaner. If there is a lot of build up, use a old tooth brush to scrub it.

Re: Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? [Re: Claims Rep.] #1097107
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Thanks for the info hammerhead and 85toyo. thumbup Looks like I'll stop by Autozone on the way home today.


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Re: Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? [Re: Claims Rep.] #1097510
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Ya'll realize that wd40 (water displacement formal 40) was designed as neither a cleaner nor lubricant right? Works great for displacing water though. But that's about it.

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Originally Posted By: cj7deerslayer
Ya'll realize that wd40 (water displacement formal 40) was designed as neither a cleaner nor lubricant right? Works great for displacing water though. But that's about it.
Wrong!grinIt's designed to clean and loosen(lubricate)those dirty bolts!..It was originally designed to prevent corrosion & as a water repellent..


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Re: Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? [Re: Claims Rep.] #1097597
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For todays pearl of wisdom,.....WD40 was developed by the military for use on missiles and rockets, first used on the Atlas rocket back in the early 50's I think. smile

Re: Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? [Re: Claims Rep.] #1097604
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We used carb cleaner and a tooth brush for years. We now just wipe them out with a shop rag soaked with throttle cleaner. Just about everything is drive by wire and you can kill a throttle body by letting cleaner run down the throttle shaft into a sensor. The cleaner we use today is crap compared to what we used a few years back, but it will take paint off.


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Re: Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? [Re: Claims Rep.] #1097688
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Just picked up my car from the dealer for an oil change. They called and told me that I need to have the throttle body and injectors cleaned due to ethenol fuel. He then told me it cost $160 to do this. I'm pretty sure I can buy a can of throttle body cleaner and some good fuel injection cleaner for alot less than that.


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Re: Using WD-40 to clean the inside of a throttle body??? [Re: Claims Rep.] #1098124
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Well I picked up a can of cleaner as recommended, pulled the throttle body off and it was really dirty (2006 jodel SUV). I got it looking new, put everygthing back on, had pulled the fuses for 15+ minutes, then hooked the fuses back up. Car now idles perfectly. thumbup


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