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How much does a Clean Throttle Body cost?

On average, the cost for a Mazda Protege Clean Throttle Body is $108 with $13 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1997 Mazda ProtegeL4-1.5L	Service typeClean Throttle Body	Estimate$311.44	Shop/Dealer Price$344.30 - $388.90
1999 Mazda ProtegeL4-1.6L	Service typeClean Throttle Body	Estimate$263.44	Shop/Dealer Price$296.35 - $340.98
1996 Mazda ProtegeL4-1.8L	Service typeClean Throttle Body	Estimate$263.44	Shop/Dealer Price$296.34 - $340.97
2002 Mazda ProtegeL4-2.0L	Service typeClean Throttle Body	Estimate$301.43	Shop/Dealer Price$338.28 - $385.87
2002 Mazda ProtegeL4-1.6L	Service typeClean Throttle Body	Estimate$120.97	Shop/Dealer Price$137.50 - $164.51
1996 Mazda ProtegeL4-1.5L	Service typeClean Throttle Body	Estimate$263.44	Shop/Dealer Price$296.34 - $340.97
2001 Mazda ProtegeL4-2.0L	Service typeClean Throttle Body	Estimate$315.43	Shop/Dealer Price$351.97 - $399.31
1994 Mazda ProtegeL4-1.8L	Service typeClean Throttle Body	Estimate$264.24	Shop/Dealer Price$296.39 - $339.77

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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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Mazda Protege L4-2.0L - Starter - Mesa, Arizona

Did a great job very professional..

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by Daryl

Mazda Protege L4-2.0L - Car is not starting - Houston, Texas

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Mazda Protege L4-2.0L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Las Vegas, Nevada

Michael was very good. Very receptive to concerns. I have [currently as of this review] two issues with my car that I consider are repeated from previous auto shops and I plan on booking Michael for issues that come up earlier than one would expect. Someone well seasoned will probably have a better idea as to how I could maybe prolong these obnoxiously redundant issues through better craft. He also showed up 30 minutes early and at my car waiting for me. If you're on the exact time, you're late. Michael was early, which means he was on time.

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Mazda Protege L4-2.0L - Car does not shift from park to drive - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

He was on time. He explained to me what was happening. Also he also recommended other services that he notice as he was working on my car.

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