Throttle Body Cleaning GM 3.8L Series 2 (Naturally Aspirated/ None Super Charged)

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In this video I'll show you how to clean the throttle body on a GM 3.8L Series 2. The vehicle featured in this vehicle is a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (note: this procedure may not apply to every 3.8L series 2 engine out there. If your vehicle has a super charged 3.8L then It would not be advised to do this. Do not clean the throttle body in this manner if you have a super charged engine.)

Cleaning the throttle body is one of the easiest and best things you can do for your vehicle. It helps to maintain throttle response, engine idle and overall performance. Also, its supper cheap!
Use intake cleaner not carburetor cleaner.

Do note: Disconnecting the battery on some vehicles will put the radio into "anti-theft" mode. If this is the case for your vehicle you will need a code to get your radio working again after the battery has been disconnected. This code is usually located on a card in your owners manual. Be sure you have it before doing this.

Also Note: After spraying intake cleaner through the mesh let the vehicle idle for a while and then rev it a few times to help get the intake cleaner off the mesh. Also, after letting it run and reaving it a few times take some compressed air and spray it though the mesh. The goal is to remove all of the chemical from the mesh so you'll need to clean every inch of the mesh, every hole. MAKE SURE ALL THE INTAKE CLEANER IS COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE MESH. Do this before putting the MAF sensor back into the throttle body. By making sure all the chemical is off the mesh before installing the sensor you will prevent potential damage to the sensor from contamination.

Read and follow the instructions provided by the maker of the intake cleaner used.

Perform cleaning in a well ventilated area!

Warning! Doing automotive repair is dangerous. Use extreme caution! Heed all warnings applicable to the project you are performing. Read, understand and follow all warning labels located on the container of any chemical you may be using! Keep hands face and body away from intake as back fires can happen. Have a fire extinguisher readily available. Repair your vehicle at your own risk!

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Repair your vehicle at your own risk! Barbour's auto help does not guaranty a proper repair using these techniques.

Here's that link to to the video mentioned in the video:
https://youtu.be/GU_Nsafnwuk

Here's a link to another video showing this done in a similar manner on a different car:
https://youtu.be/u6UeJXkzDW8

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Zombie Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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