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Clean Throttle Body Service

How much does a Clean Throttle Body cost?

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

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1970 Mercury CougarV8-6.4LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$147.89Shop/Dealer Price$166.12 - $198.29
1969 Mercury CougarV8-6.4LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$127.89Shop/Dealer Price$146.13 - $178.32
1979 Mercury CougarV8-5.8LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$125.27Shop/Dealer Price$142.86 - $173.08
1996 Mercury CougarV6-3.8LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$190.06Shop/Dealer Price$214.20 - $248.38
2001 Mercury CougarL4-2.0LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$170.59Shop/Dealer Price$192.66 - $225.02
1997 Mercury CougarV8-4.6LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$218.52Shop/Dealer Price$245.69 - $282.12
1975 Mercury CougarV8-5.8LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$130.27Shop/Dealer Price$147.72 - $177.84
1984 Mercury CougarV6-3.8LService typeClean Throttle BodyEstimate$211.58Shop/Dealer Price$237.94 - $275.48
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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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Eliseo

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Eliseo
12 years of experience
Mercury Cougar V6-2.5L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection - Conroe, Texas
Eliseo has great mastery as a mechanic. He is capable of solving your mechanical problem with little to no issues. He will inform you aswell whether he can fix it on the spot after inspection (with and without parts ordered) or highly likley to return the same day to resolve the problem. Has great integrity and devotion to help your mechanical needs.

Carlos

17 years of experience
225 reviews
Carlos
17 years of experience
Mercury Cougar V6-2.5L - Radiator - Los Angeles, California
He was very nice & he new what he was doing

Victor

11 years of experience
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Victor
11 years of experience
Mercury Cougar V6-2.5L - Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Great service. Showed up on time and went out of his way to fix my car. Will recommend him to others and will definitely use him again. Thanks.

Kyle

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137 reviews
Kyle
12 years of experience
Mercury Cougar V6-2.5L - Air Filter - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
good job

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