2005 Dodge Durango cleaning of air valve

2005 DODGE DURANGO
24,132 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JBETT
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I just brought my car in for an oil change. They stated it needed a throttle body chemical injection cleaning which I never heard of. I guess there is some carbon buildup on the air valve. Anyway, the price is $109.00 for this service. I did not get the servicea nd told them I would do it on the next oil change. The dealership states I am losing 2-3 MPG with this. Can I just change the air filter or put something in my fuel that will do the same thing ?
Jan 10, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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BLACKOP555
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You can clean it out yourself by removing the air intake hoses and using rubbing alchohol and a cloth. or carb cleaner.

you are not loosing 2-3 mpg on the fact of if you were you would have a rough idle also. but it does have effect on engine performance.
Jan 10, 2008 at 12:22 PM