How do you clean the throttle body on a Dodge Ram?
How do you clean the throttle body on a Dodge Ram?
V6 engine pictured; the throttle body cable lever is on the right side. Use non-chlorinated brake cleaner to remove the carbon buildup on the 5.7 engine’s throttle body. Spray the cleaner onto a rag and wipe away the black carbon. Be careful not to get any on the electronic components.
How does the throttle work on a Dodge Ram?
The 5.7 Hemi engine uses a drive by wire system (electronic) to control the throttle body’s movement. When carbon becomes lodged between the throttle plate and the throttle body, the engine is not able to receive enough air at idle.
What to do about Hemi throttle body cleaning?
Take a minute to thoroughly look over your intake system. Make note of all your sensors, Wires, retention brackets, etc, and make certain you have the appropriate tools. Most of us have aftermarket intakes so it will vary from truck to truck, if you have the OEM Hemi hat then its just a few bolts holding it down.
What’s the best way to clean a throttle?
You can use a rag or spray the cleaner directly into it. Do your best to wipe away the carbon between the throttle plate and housing. Dry your throttle body off with light amounts of compressed air or let it air dry. Lint-free rags are your friends here.
V6 engine pictured; the throttle body cable lever is on the right side. Use non-chlorinated brake cleaner to remove the carbon buildup on the 5.7 engine’s throttle body. Spray the cleaner onto a rag and wipe away the black carbon. Be careful not to get any on the electronic components.
The 5.7 Hemi engine uses a drive by wire system (electronic) to control the throttle body’s movement. When carbon becomes lodged between the throttle plate and the throttle body, the engine is not able to receive enough air at idle.
Take a minute to thoroughly look over your intake system. Make note of all your sensors, Wires, retention brackets, etc, and make certain you have the appropriate tools. Most of us have aftermarket intakes so it will vary from truck to truck, if you have the OEM Hemi hat then its just a few bolts holding it down.
You can use a rag or spray the cleaner directly into it. Do your best to wipe away the carbon between the throttle plate and housing. Dry your throttle body off with light amounts of compressed air or let it air dry. Lint-free rags are your friends here.
What can I use to clean throttle body?
Non-chlorinated brake cleaner or throttle body cleaner can be used to remove the carbon on the 4.7 and 3.7 cable-driven throttle bodies. You can use a rag or spray the cleaner directly into it.
Why does my Dodge Ram not start at low rpm?
Depending on how much carbon buildup there is, your engine may not have the needed air flow to start the engine. Idle and low rpm cruising will also be affected. On the Hemi 5.7 engine, your idle may be noticeably higher to make up for the loss of air due to the carbon buildup.
