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Old 06-14-2009, 01:08 PM
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Hello,
I am new to this site and am seeking some knowledge on cleaning the throttle body on my 1995 F150 4X4, 4.9L, 300 six cylinder, 5 spd.
There is a label directly on the throttle body that says do not clean because of some coating, has anyone cleaned theirs anyhow? Thanks
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Safest thing I found is to remove the throttle body and clean it with greased lightning, hose it off, dry it, it wont hurt the throttle body. Or they make a throttle body cleaner at the parts store. Besides the finish is probably worn off from the dirt particles that go over the butterflies.
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Eh, not sure about the newer stuff, relatively speaking. Carb cleaner has always worked well for me.

However, I have the MAP sensor. The newer versions, such as yours, have the MAF sensor - which does require a special MAF sensor cleaner - about $7 at the parts store.



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