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The Dodge Charger's throttle valve plays a critical role in the delivery of air to the engine's combustion chambers, facilitating the right fuel-air mixture formation. As you step on the gas pedal, the throttle widens, allowing an increased flow of fuel into the cylinders. The functioning of the throttle valve hinges on the quantity of the air-fuel blend.

Over time, the throttle accumulates grime and dust that infiltrates it with the air intake.



This deposition starts to linger on the body and impedes the unit's normal operation. When the throttle is heavily congested, your Dodge Charger exhibits corresponding indicators. Symptoms of a clogged throttle body include:

• Unsteady idling;
  
• Stutters when stepping on the gas pedal;
  
• Decreased acceleration capability;
  
• Inflated fuel consumption; reduction in car's power
  

If these symptoms resonate and it's been a while since your last throttle valve cleanup, it's time for maintenance.

What do you need to clean your Dodge Charger's throttle body?

The essentials for the cleaning procedure are straightforward and typically available in most garages.

They include:

• Throttle body cleaner, or Throttle body and Air Intake cleaner (which are generally the same);
  
• Carburetor cleaner -  can be useful;
  
• Brush;
  
• Cloth(s);
  
• Screwdriver
  

It's advisable to clean the throttle valve roughly once every 75,000 miles (121,000 km). Although there's no strict timetable or rules, routine cleaning of the throttle valve enhances the performance of your Dodge Charger. If you start to notice odd symptoms, it might be a sign to initiate cleaning.

How to clean your Dodge Charger's throttle body?

The throttle valve can be cleaned using two methods - with the unit remaining in the Charger or removed from it. This article focuses on the former method, not involving the removal of the throttle from the Charger.

While this method is equally effective as the latter, it's simpler as it avoids a significant portion of the work. Nonetheless, detaching and cleaning all the components proves more thorough if your throttle valve is notably dirty or underperforming.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal



Begin by detaching the negative terminal from the battery. This step is crucial to de-energize your Dodge Charger and avert the risk of an electrical shock.

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Remove the air duct from the throttle body

Disconnect the air supply hose running from the air filter to the throttle. Most times, it is secured with a clamp - but it could be attached differently - make sure to disconnect it before removal.

Disconnect the hoses and sensors connected to the throttle



There are various wires and pipes connected to the throttle valve - some serve as sensors, while others facilitate coolant flow. When disconnecting the pipes, it's important to position them vertically and plug them with a spark plug to prevent any leakage.