keep those throttle bodies and egr valves clean!

[docjohn]

I know this has been reccomended many times before but I must say it does improve idle and driveability especialy if you use foam(reusable) air filters.The oil for the filter gunks up stuff downwind,fyi.

 

[Joel]

I'm not exactly what you call...mechanical.

How do you exactly clean these out?

 

[docjohn]

You can aproach this two ways,1) since you have stated your level of diy(nil) I suggest doing what I do ,give it to a certified acura tech or a trusted independent equivilent.2)Look at the mechanical manual and do a search on this site,and try it yourself,better yet if you know a mechanicly inclined owner have a backyard bbq/tech day and whatch him do it!good luck

 

[The DON]

I have the K&N filter and it does gunk up the throttle body like mad. I was told the Uni foam filter is a better.

 

[Jimbo]

Open cell foam filters are useless. They permit the passage of all kinds of dust and grit.

I wouldn't use them. There's a reason why manufacturers use the filter media that they do.

-Jim

 

[The DON]

Jimbo, so I guess you're using the oem air filter?

 

[4AU4LIFE]

What would be a good product to use for the cleaning?

 

[Jimbo]

TDon,

Yes. I'm currently using the stock filter.

-Jim

 

[DRZZZ]

I put a K & N filter on my car 400 miles ago ('95 NSX-T with 17,000 miles)...The car wasn't run for 2 wks. When it was restarted, it ran very rough, kinda like the rev limiter was activating. This lasted for a 20 or so miles. I put it away and called the dealer for an appointment. Today it ran NORMAL! Can my throttle body be dirty this quick? Any other possible causes?
Can I use the throttle body cleaner from the auto parts store to clean it?