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Clean Throttle Body Service

How much does a Clean Throttle Body cost?

On average, the cost for a Kia Spectra Clean Throttle Body is $167 with $15 for parts and $152 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2009 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$229.52Shop/Dealer Price$255.04 - $293.32
2004 Kia SpectraL4-1.8LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$191.10Shop/Dealer Price$215.54 - $250.53
2001 Kia SpectraL4-1.8LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$181.60Shop/Dealer Price$205.04 - $239.27
2007 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$195.52Shop/Dealer Price$221.02 - $259.30
2004 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$191.66Shop/Dealer Price$216.27 - $251.69
2008 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$195.52Shop/Dealer Price$221.06 - $259.37
2002 Kia SpectraL4-1.8LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$189.60Shop/Dealer Price$212.82 - $246.89
2005 Kia SpectraL4-2.0LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$200.16Shop/Dealer Price$225.14 - $260.85
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What is cleaning the throttle body all about?

In order to run efficiently and smoothly, your vehicle needs a fuel mixture that is a perfect combination of air and gas. The air intake system is responsible for providing the air part of this equation. The throttle body is the component of the air intake system that determines exactly how much air to let combine with the fuel. When the throttle body is dirty it’s unable to let the right amount of air into the engine.

Keep in mind:

  • The air intake ducts should be examined when the throttle body is cleaned.
  • When the throttle body is cleaned, the entire air intake system should be inspected.

How it's done:

  • Take the snorkle off the throttle body
  • Spray brake cleaner on the throttle plate
  • Scrub plate with a brush
  • Spray the brake cleaner again
  • Reconnect snorkle

Our recommendation:

Your entire air intake system should be thoroughly examined during routine maintenance and servicing. Consult your owner's manual to see how frequently your throttle body should be cleaned.

What is a common symptom indicating you need to clean the throttle body?

  • Racing noise from the engine

How important is this service?

The air intake system draws air from outside of the vehicle, and blends it with the gas to create the optimal fuel mixture for your vehicle. The throttle body is the part of this system responsible for controlling exactly how much air is added to the gas. When the throttle body gets dirty, it is unable to allow the optimum amount of air into the air intake system, and the air-gas equation will be incorrect. As a result, your engine will not run smoothly.

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Richard

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Richard
13 years of experience
Kia Spectra L4-2.0L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Las Vegas, Nevada
Richard was awesome! He showed up twenty minutes before my scheduled time and went right to work. I’ll defiantly be scheduling more appointments with him in the future

Demetri

27 years of experience
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Kia Spectra L4-2.0L - Valve Cover Gasket - Hampton, Georgia
Demetri is a great mechanic.My car had 240,000 miles on it and was riding and idling rough i told him I was not looking to put much money into it because of the mileage.He was able to quickly find the problem and show it to me in detail.It was fixed quickly and at a good price!

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Kia Spectra L4-2.0L - Car is overheating - Indianapolis, Indiana
Nice guy, explains everything needed to understand the problem with my car.

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Kia Spectra L4-2.0L - Water Pump - Chula Vista, California
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