[bigtruckdriver2]

so my truck has 165260 miles on it. finally took the tb off and holy crap. there was so much gunk built up it was ridiculous. cleaned it all with a toothbrush and brake cleaner put it back on. changed oil (RP 5w-20) and started it and BOOM started up fast like i just changed the plugs or something. went for a drive and the throttle response was amazing!

lesson here, CLEAN YOUR THROTTLE BODY!

 

[05Ramhendrix]

True Dat, I clean mine every so often, it makes a great difference in throttle response every time I clean it

 

[ST-8]

I remember when I took mine off for the first time I was like yikes! I can imagine with that many miles there was some gunk on there.

 

[catman113]

I cheated I changed mine for a 87mm lol

 

[SD38-2]

I pulled mine off when I did my last oil change and couldn't believe how dirty it was at 35,000 miles. I cleaned it and it made big difference in throttle response.

 

[bigtruckdriver2]

mine was literally black on the front and back

 

[MikeHTally]

A dose of Sea Foam may provide some benefit, as well.

 

[wyat72]

I cleaned mine at 30,000 and I could tell a difference in the way it performed.

 

[river rat]

I guess i'll add this to the list as well...

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Maintenance is a good thing..

 

[MikeHTally]

Mine was pretty bad at ~90K. I usually clean it 'bout once a year (4K).

 

[stunta666]

anyone have a good write up on cleaning this? I've been wanting to do it for awhile and everytime i start looking for info i get so many mixed instructions. I've even read to not use brake cleaner before.

 

[Chuckleheadmark]

Try this.


http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166641

 

[TruckMan01]

I read that too. It was supposed to blow up if you did.