How Long Does Throttle Body Service Toyota Corolla Take

How often to service throttle body?

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Wife'south automobile, taken in to become regular service and a fix for the cabin lite, and wiper changes. Toyota Yaris 2007 with less than 70000 km.

Married woman tells me the invoice was over $600. I'm like WTF?!? I had figured that with the tune up and minor replacement parts including seedling and wiper etc. it would be a couple of hundred bux.

So I await over the quote simply equally they're about to start the service, and cancel:

1) Restriction cleaning
2) Fuel injector flush
3) Throttle trunk service

Looking things upwardly the only thing that makes whatever sense to me is the throttle body service, simply I'm sure she'due south had all of this stuff done before anyway whe I haven't had a gamble to look over her invoice.

How often exercise you guys go your car's throttle torso serviced?

P.S. I'one thousand sure the dealer is going to tell her to get new restriction pads just I've told her to ask how much is left. I remember the final time they told me that for my car I had 5 mm left, and I'one thousand in a Prius which wears brake pads much slower than other cars (because of the regenerative braking).

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Married woman'due south auto, taken in to get regular service and a prepare for the motel lite, and wiper changes. Toyota Yaris 2007 with less than 70000 km.

Married woman tells me the invoice was over $600. I'1000 like WTF?!? I had figured that with the tune upwards and minor replacement parts including bulb and wiper etc. information technology would be a couple of hundred bux.

And then I look over the quote simply as they're about to start the service, and cancel:

1) Restriction cleaning
2) Fuel injector flush
iii) Throttle body service

Looking things upward the only thing that makes whatsoever sense to me is the throttle body service, but I'thousand sure she's had all of this stuff done before anyway whe I haven't had a chance to look over her invoice.

How often do you guys go your car'due south throttle torso serviced?

P.South. I'm sure the dealer is going to tell her to get new brake pads only I've told her to ask how much is left. I remember the last time they told me that for my motorcar I had 5 mm left, and I'chiliad in a Prius which wears brake pads much slower than other cars (because of the regenerative braking).

Somebody got marked as a sucker and roughshod for it.

Having said that, I just cleaned the throttle body on both may cars recently, each with around 70K-80K on them.
x minutes some carb cleaner and rag and toothbrush. Especially on a Yaris.
I did it on my Camry and Mazda6 for specific reasons. Generally I don't bother with cleaning the throttle body on any of my car unless there is a specific consequence.

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Somebody got marked every bit a sucker and fell for information technology.

Having said that, I simply cleaned the throttle body on both may cars recently, each with around 70K-80K on them.
ten minutes some carb cleaner and rag and toothbrush. Specially on a Yaris.
I did it on my Camry and Mazda6 for specific reasons. Generally I don't carp with cleaning the throttle trunk on any of my car unless there is a specific consequence.

seventy-fourscore k miles or km? My wife'southward car has under 70000 km so probably around 43000 miles.

I do effigy it's reasonable to get it done prophylactically eventually just so she's probably non due for a while because she's probably had it done already. Nonetheless, even if she hasn't, then maybe at 60000 miles (or 100000 km).

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What does your owner manual say? The services the dealer offers are usually there to brand coin first. Need your blinker fluid topped upward? They'll do it.

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Wife'south car, taken in to get regular service and a fix for the cabin light, and wiper changes. Toyota Yaris 2007 with less than 70000 km.

Wife tells me the invoice was over $600. I'one thousand similar WTF?!? I had figured that with the melody up and modest replacement parts including bulb and wiper etc. information technology would be a couple of hundred bux.

So I look over the quote just equally they're most to start the service, and cancel:

i) Restriction cleaning
ii) Fuel injector flush
3) Throttle body service

Looking things up the merely affair that makes any sense to me is the throttle body service, just I'thou certain she's had all of this stuff washed before anyway whe I haven't had a gamble to look over her invoice.

How often practise you lot guys get your car's throttle torso serviced?

P.S. I'yard sure the dealer is going to tell her to get new brake pads just I've told her to enquire how much is left. I call back the final time they told me that for my car I had 5 mm left, and I'one thousand in a Prius which wears restriction pads much slower than other cars (because of the regenerative braking).

The only one of those that might remotely be necessary is the throttle body cleaning, however, I would never do it unless I had indications that information technology was necessary.

2007 Yaris maintenance guide:

http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/certificate/omms/07ToyMS_MS0010/pdf/07omsour/2007/07toysmt/7132smt.pdf

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70-80 grand miles or km? My wife's car has under 70000 km so probably around 43000 miles.

I exercise figure it's reasonable to get it washed prophylactically eventually just then she's probably non due for a while because she'southward probably had information technology done already. Nonetheless, even if she hasn't, and so perhaps at 60000 miles (or 100000 km).

Miles

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I recommend them every 30k, same time as a trans service for nigh automobile trans (drain/fill). Very like shooting fish in a barrel to do and does not take long on most cars.

• #viii

There's really not much reason to clean throttle bodies or injectors on most cars these days.

It used to be a needed and useful service, but non anymore.

Certain models can even so do good from a throttle trunk cleaning.

Injector cleaning is darn near worthless now.

And "fuel system" cleaning....in all the dealerships I've seen (and I'm a vendor for nigh 15) a fuel arrangement flush doesn't fifty-fifty clean the injectors anyhow. They just claw a nozzle in the intake tube that sprays cleaner that cleans out the intake (useless) and *might* clean some carbon off the valves/combustion bedroom. Or information technology might not.

Trans flushes, go with whatsoever your possessor'south manual says. A affluent is better than just a drain/refill, simply either is fine.

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In that location are a lot of factors that make up one's mind whether or not injector cleaning, or throttle body cleaning matter. From what I know and have experienced, off car cleaning of injectors is the only way to actually get them cleaned properly as as for throttle body cleaning, I kinda lean towards cleaning information technology only when information technology'south necessary like if the auto has idle issues. On a Toyota Tacoma 1st generation, it's really a bad thought to make clean the throttle body due to a design defect that basically requires the gunk that accumulates in in that location in guild for the automobile to idle properly.

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There are a lot of factors that determine whether or not injector cleaning, or throttle body cleaning matter. From what I know and have experienced, off car cleaning of injectors is the just mode to actually go them cleaned properly as as for throttle torso cleaning, I kinda lean towards cleaning it only when it'due south necessary similar if the car has idle bug. On a Toyota Tacoma 1st generation, it's actually a bad idea to clean the throttle trunk due to a pattern defect that basically requires the gunk that accumulates in there in order for the car to idle properly.

The point about newer injectors is, they really don't get dirty in the first place. They have self-cleaning pintles.

I've seen many flow tests before/after where the cleaning made no difference.

With older (90'south and earlier) injectors, there was a definite benefit. But they have engineered the need for cleaning out of them, for the near role.

Same with throttle bodies. I remember dorsum in the late 80's, early xc's, you could have a car that had say, 40k on it, and the battery died. When you'd replace the batttery, information technology'd have idling issues because the throttle body was dirty, and the PCM had adapted to the dirt along the way...and changing the battery set it back to "new", and information technology wouldn't idle right. You had to clean the throttle trunk to get it to idle. Imagine trying to convince people that yous weren't trying to screw them with THAT story.

Doesn't really happen like that today, though.

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The point about newer injectors is, they really don't get dirty in the first identify. They accept self-cleaning pintles.

I've seen many period tests before/after where the cleaning made no difference.

With older (xc'southward and earlier) injectors, there was a definite benefit. Just they have engineered the need for cleaning out of them, for the nearly part.

Same with throttle bodies. I call up back in the late 80's, early 90's, you could take a car that had say, 40k on it, and the bombardment died. When you'd supercede the batttery, it'd accept idling issues because the throttle body was dirty, and the PCM had adapted to the dirt along the manner...and changing the battery set it back to "new", and it wouldn't idle right. You had to clean the throttle body to get it to idle. Imagine trying to convince people that you weren't trying to screw them with THAT story.

Doesn't really happen similar that today, though.

Again it depends because I can name a handful of vehicles with injector and throttlebody problems fabricated in the concluding decade. A lot of european vehicles tin can benefit from throttlebody cleaning if information technology's needed. I call up the issue with partially clogged injectors is understated as I've seen newish vehicles even from Lexus in the last 10 years having extended cranking times and higher idle fuel consumption due to some injectors not spraying a skillful/perfect pattern.

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Those dealership services are such crap
Fifty-fifty my independent station has taken to the 'service schedule' when I have my cars in.
so I ever become it quoted equally to exactly what they are going to do then I tell them to accept off the stuff I don't call back I need or volition exercise myself. I can purchase an air filter at the local parts store for half and pop the two clips belongings information technology in and change it cheers

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OK, I got the quote back afterward their initial look.

New piece of work:

Front brake pads and rotor: I OK'd it because the pads were below 3 mm. The rotor was "rusted" which is meaningless to me since they're always rusted (automobile is parked outside), but I figured I may equally replace them anyway. They oasis't been washed since 2009, most 47000 km or so ago.

Tail light bulb replacement: OK

Restriction fluid flush: I said OK. Never been done on the motorcar. I'd have to check but I don't call back Toyota really lists this as a maintenance particular. Withal, I figured it's virtually time.

Supplant leaking water pump and timing chugalug: I cancelled this. Sounded a bit bogus. I asked him if it was disquisitional and he said no, and I asked how they could tell. They said there was a little bit of fluid near it. Well, I've never seen a fluid puddle underneath the automobile. Granted, my driveway is interlock brick so it might be harder to meet such puddles, merely still, it sounded artificial.

I wish I had the time to go there and audit things myself with them.

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Timing belt in vehicle with a timing chain?

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OK, I got the quote dorsum later their initial look.

New work:

Front brake pads and rotor: I OK'd information technology because the pads were below three mm. The rotor was "rusted" which is meaningless to me since they're always rusted (motorcar is parked exterior), but I figured I may every bit replace them anyway. They haven't been done since 2009, about 47000 km or so ago.

Tail light bulb replacement: OK

Brake fluid flush: I said OK. Never been done on the car. I'd have to check merely I don't retrieve Toyota actually lists this equally a maintenance detail. Still, I figured it'due south virtually time.

Supercede leaking water pump and timing belt: I cancelled this. Sounded a bit bogus. I asked him if it was critical and he said no, and I asked how they could tell. They said there was a little bit of fluid near information technology. Well, I've never seen a fluid puddle underneath the car. Granted, my driveway is interlock brick so it might be harder to see such puddles, but still, it sounded artificial.

I wish I had the fourth dimension to go in that location and inspect things myself with them.

Well...if it was me....

Everything in your OP was an absolutely worthless service. That dealership should be charged with larceny.

As to your updated list: Pads and broken seedling are obvious needs. Rotors? They really should last a very long time (unless I'm driving), and should have been fine if not warped. Should exist relatively inexpensive I hope. And you lot're correct...brand new rotors tin can "rust" later on only a couple of days in the elements - meaningless.

Restriction fluid flush - why? What's wrong with the brakes? Are they spongy? Did your married woman eddy of the restriction fluid running laps at the rails? Should be good longer than the rotors. Your leaking pump too sounds like it'due south non really leaking and will be 100% fine.
I'd only practice the belt if information technology happened to be at the recommended change interval per your manual.

Sounds like yous did pretty good overall whittling that list down. What was the updated total?

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Honestly I was skeptical about the rotors and the restriction fluid replacement, but the rotors did kinda brand sense to me (without me seeing them in person), and there are conflicting comments out there about the brake fluid later 70000 km.

Notwithstanding, my married woman said the front restriction wasn't equally potent equally before. I drove it and didn't notice anything just then over again I rarely drive that car. But it's her car so what the hey.

Similar I said I'd adopt to actually take them bespeak things out to me in person, just I didn't have time for that.

FWIW, information technology's more often than not cease-and-go traffic, in the city. We alive in Toronto, and traffic hither is horrible. I figured rotors after 50000-70000 km isn't completely unreasonable.

Price is expensive for that work. Over CAD$800 (which is about US$670).

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• #18

On my Prius, Toyota does accept a recommended throttle body service interval. I doubtable this is primarily because information technology's an Atkinson Cycle and some of the air/fuel gets pushed back out the intake valve and deposits a lot more on the throttle plate than other vehicles. I've only cleaned the throttle plate on my other vehicles when they would stumble at throttle tip in.

I would highly recommend getting yous brake fluid inverse. Restriction fluid attracts moisture like crazy. In addition to being able to boil and create vapor and a spongy pedal (non in normal driving), the moisture will attack some potentially expensive components in your braking organisation. I only had to replace the brake actuator on my Prius (unique component to it) that is extraordinarily expensive to purchase and to supercede.

I agree with everyone else that they are selling y'all services that you don't need.

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Heh. Picked upwardly my wife's machine, and dropped off my Prius 2004.

The service guy volunteered that I didn't need that $forty nitrogen tire fill-up. I guess based on the previous whittling down of the quote, he figured I wouldn't become for something that obvious.

P.S. It's over $300 for a broken foglight. The lite really works, but the front encompass drinking glass is cracked, but they tin't/won't supercede but the front end glass. Since it works, I didn't bother.

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Yous can probably detect the lens/unit for $50 at RockAuto or something. Probably would be a quick fix over a weekend. SOmething to practice on the weekend if you feel like doing a favor for your wife. The Yaris is a very easy car to work on (I endemic one) so I recommend taking it upon yourself.

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The fog lamp is on my Prius.

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The fog lamp is on my Prius.

Foglight housing at rockauto is $35 plus shipping for 04-09 Prius.

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OK, I got the quote dorsum subsequently their initial look.

New work:

Front end brake pads and rotor: I OK'd it because the pads were below 3 mm. The rotor was "rusted" which is meaningless to me since they're always rusted (automobile is parked outside), only I figured I may as replace them anyway. They haven't been done since 2009, about 47000 km or so agone.

Tail calorie-free bulb replacement: OK

Restriction fluid affluent: I said OK. Never been washed on the car. I'd have to check but I don't think Toyota really lists this equally a maintenance item. However, I figured it'southward about time.

Replace leaking water pump and timing chugalug: I cancelled this. Sounded a fleck artificial. I asked him if it was critical and he said no, and I asked how they could tell. They said at that place was a little bit of fluid near it. Well, I've never seen a fluid puddle underneath the auto. Granted, my driveway is interlock brick and then it might be harder to meet such puddles, but withal, it sounded bogus.

I wish I had the time to become there and inspect things myself with them.

You lot need to find somewhere else to get your car serviced.
Pronto

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one thing I've found helpful is cleaning the MAF - on toyota's is like shooting fish in a barrel to take out (1 or 2 screws), spray it off with yes... MAF cleaner, same type of tin can simply it's different than carb cleaner and made just for electronics. I do mine when I alter the air filter, takes less than 5 minutes

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