Toyota Tacoma 4.0 Throttle Body Cleaning Tutorial

[@Tacomaholic]

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[@johnknowles6894]

Just got mine done today, it had never been done before with 250k on the engine. Dropped my idle approximately 400 rpm. Thank you so much for the video

[@MrBmansell]

You have the cleanest and easiest to understand diy videos, so thank you.

[@patricks792]

Had no idea this was a recommended preventive maintenance item that needed to be done until I watched your video. I'll be tackling this procedure this weekend on my 2010 Tacoma with 184k miles. Went out and bought the cleaner yesterday and am currently waiting for the replacement gasket to arrive. Thank you again for such a comprehensive and and informative video.

[@garyr2697]

After doing a little more research on the proper method of cleaning the throttle body either by the first observed vid or the second Toyota recommends not to spray the throttle body with the cleaner but spray some on a micro fiber rag sparingly and wipe throttle body as clean as possible. Spraying the throttle body butterfly can affect the performance and or damage the sensor attached to the throttle body butterfly shaft as the cleaner when sprayed can run down the shaft into the sensor and therefore maybe create an issue. Other than that this is a very good tutorial on this procedure.

[@errolheadful]

Dude - awesome video - i sued MAF cleaner instead of throttle body cleaner but same chemistry - chage out my spark plugs and cleaned the MAF sensor all at once - dropped my idle to 500 rpm and still have a slight shudder - not too sure why. Also thanks for spaecing out the freaking torque on those bolts - snapped one but new ones were 1.29 from stealership and didnt screw up the screw inserts phew. Keep on keeping on brother - youre doing gods work.

[@kylem3944]

Sounds like a good quarantine project on my days off!!

[@AI-df5tt]

Just watched this great diy video. Could you please tell me the part number for the O-ring? Thank you

[@Tacomaholic]

Yessir here's a link to the part: amzn.to/49tqO2V

[@InquisiitorWH44K]

Thanks for the excellent video on this. Will be doing this on my Tacoma soon. Nearly had to spit out my morning coffee with the random Peter North comment. LOL.

[@rickcrow7278]

Appreciate the information. Very detailed with plenty of do's & don't. Planning to do mine next week.

[@matthewreeves8738]

Brian, I did it and it was such a great feeling of accomplishment. Thanks again, bro.

[@stevenespinosa]

I have a 05 Tundra with the same engine. 255000 miles still running strong. This seems like a great idea, thanks!

[@wflyer7985]

I put the first mile on my 2006 Tacoma way back when. Fast forward to 2022, it’s acting up like an old man, like me! At 270k miles it started giving me acceleration and hesitation issues, throwing check engine light saying the #4 ignition coil was bad. Changed that, same issue a few weeks later. Changed the #4 fuel injector, ran ok for a while then back again to the issue of hesitation and rough starts. I can tell you, after doing the throttle cleaning procedure, this was the first time where after I reconnected the battery the idle ran smooth immediately. Where as before it would idle to shut off and it would take forever for it to relearn the idle. Not this time. I hope this is the fix it needed.Thanks for the video, it was a great help!

[@lilpelusa]

Hey how it’s going. I have a 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 4.0 4x4 with 314k miles. My father owned the truck before me. It was a gift. About 6months ago I got the check engine light. Took to autozone for diagnostics. They said it was the oxygen sensors. Bank 1 and bank 2. Buying all 4 sensors with cost a little over $600. My question is. Did you ever have that problem? And if you did did you replace sensors or used any other solution to fix the problem? Thanks

[@wflyer7985]

@@lilpelusa I honestly don’t remember if I changed an O2 sensor. I changed a fuel injector and the ignition coils but that’s it. The throttle cleaning helped for a bit but the roughness and check engine light came back. At that point I was out of ideas. One honest mechanic I know said it was probably a stuck valve. I’d need to replace the heads, which basically meant I should just replace the engine. He suggested I start throwing some Chevron Techron additive with every other filling, that it helps clean valves. I did that and it helped but as a temporary fix. The one thing that I can say changed everything and FINALLY solved the problem, was pumping 91 octane fuel since then. That solved it. For years I did 87 since that’s what the owner’s manual recommended. Once I started using only 91, it’s made all the difference. Haven’t had a check engine light since and the truck runs strong. If you haven’t done that, try it. It’s worth the extra costs.

[@lilpelusa]

Thank you for the tips. My father trade me his 06 Tacoma for my old car. He loves old Toyota models. He owned a few 90s models and in 2012 he bout a brand new Tacoma. After paying off the new Tacoma he bought the 06 Tacoma with around 150k miles. He always said the 06 was better than the 2012. The 06 Tacoma looked better than the 2012. When I traded my old car for the 06 it had 299k miles. So I have added about 15k in 6 months. Since I owned the truck I switched to synthetic high milage oil and to 89 gas. My father used regular oil and 87 gas. It has original engine and trans. No problems with truck. Besides power steering oil leak. But not where it need to be replaced asap. After a month of getting truck check engine light came on. Took it to autozone and said it was the oxygen sensors. It will cost over $600 to replace. Today I cleaned the throttle body and after connecting everything the engine light went away. I don’t know if it will come back. I added the seafoam additive in the crank case. I’m ready to do an oil change sometime this week. I added luckas in to the gas tank. Was also thinking about adding the Catacleaner or something like that. But maybe I should wait a bit. I also tried using a seafoam spray motor treatment. The one you spray on throttle body while truck is running to clean injectors but failed. Truck would turn off when disconnecting the air intake. The maintenance I’m doing is more to keep it in great condition but I feel like I am going to have to replace those 02 sensors soon. I do appreciate the reply. Thank you

[@samuelrodriguezrivera6856]

Another awesome video from the Tacomaholic Do-it-Yourself Academy! All kidding aside…extremely helpful videos man. Much appreciated!

[@calgarykate6026]

Thank you so much for the tutorial and what to expect when you start it up. Did exactly that. Sending blessings😊

[@johnknowles6894]

mines at 250 000 kms never been done, should be interesting lol. thanks for the video

[@StaleBearFarts]

Peter North definitely drives a Tacoma

[@novoburgo]

I believe my butterfly valve was actually sticking before I did this cleaning. Was getting poor performance and 14 MPG! (mixed highway and back roads). After cleaning I instantly noticed improved acceleration and first incomplete fill up gave me 17 MPG. Hopefully my next fill up will get me back to typical 18-19 MPG.

[@devinfreitag8072]

Great video, just did it on my 2020 Tacoma. Saved $350 from having the stealership do it.

[@TMad_3D]

Easiest thing I've done as far as maintenance! Thanks! Next up, diffs and transfer case.

[@ricardotrujillo5106]

Good to see this type of videos for a DIY. Nothing better than doing it yourself, you know what you are doing, and doing it right the first time, specially whit this help!!!. Thanks, blessings.

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks buddy!

[@Randy4562]

Thank you so much! I replaced my ac compressor with the battery disconnected for 4-5hrs. The truck started to idle low. So I checked everything I messed with, changed the 5 year old battery and belt to no avail. Saw your other gas peddle video, no luck and went back to the forums. 171k on the truck, it needed it! Being stationed overseas it’s hard to get parts quickly for a us spec vehicle.

[@robertaranda7707]

Great video. Make that look easy. Keep ‘em coming!

[@johnfleming9328]

Good job!. Very professional and thorough.

[@billp5424]

I swear, you could take a Tacoma apart with 10mm and 12mm wrenches.

[@Tacomaholic]

Truth!

[@conradaleshire4428]

You can total it with a 14mm

[@joeblow9850]

🤣👍

[@Madmok128]

and a 5.5mm for a lot of the interior (under dash HVAC gear

[@blackackcl]

Nice and very detailed video. I haven't done a thorough cleaning like this on my TB, however I did give it a quick wipe down when I installed my AFE intake and TB spacer

[@joeblow9850]

Loved the Ring movie myself. Lol. Thx for another great video sir. 👍👍

[@SuperDrhook]

Good video I'll be doing mine soon as well as the MAF kinda notice my idle is kinda getting rough I've had mine since new it's the same year as yours but never got the chance to do it yet.

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@Usmjon13]

Thanks for this video.. I'm about to do mine for the first time. 100k miles.. Doh!

[@douglasbaker5949]

I would use a nylon trim removal tool to hold open the butterfly

[@roughtk]

Thank you sir for the videos, just did my throttle body and MAF, just did mine on my 2015, videos helped alot

[@freedomisntfree_44]

I did my 03 3.4 👍🏽helps a lot

[@PsychoGaming-up5rc]

Just inherited my Mom's 07 Taco. She got 199k miles off the factory alternator and plugs. I'm replacing everything now. Love your tutorials, well done, even with the editing lol. Wondering if you're going to get a throttle body spacer at some time. There's not really any good videos on how to do so and I know u would make a great video. Thanks for your time and keep up the awesome work fellow Tacomahollic! ❤️

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@EvansBoy1992]

Cleaned my MAF sensor and throttle body. You're tutorial was great. Thanks!

[@Tacomaholic]

Awesome, thanks for watching William!

[@Robert-nd4mo]

Very informative! Doing my clean here soon. Appreciate it!

[@alexandergavrilov2566]

Thanks, another perfect video. This weekend will be my first time trying it.

[@KusstumFabrication]

You add the hood strut? My 14 doesn't have that

[@Tacomaholic]

Yep, they are Redline Tuning struts: amzn.to/2OuzktI

[@marillclay7441]

Did my MAF and throttle body today. Thanks for the video. Idle seems better but slightly faster...not sure if that is good or bad?

[@Tacomaholic]

Having both clean with help the truck run better.

[@lourad8675]

Thank you

[@matthewreeves8738]

Hey Brian, love your videos. I am doing this as my next project for my 2nd Gen 2006 prerunner. Amazon says this gasket doesn't fit my truck. Any reason why it was say that? I have a Prerunner which is a V6 4.0 Liter. The gasket should be a perfect fit.

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks Matthew! Yeah it should fit as long as you have the 4.0 V6.

[@jayeshshivji6954]

Got this done on my 2006 xcess cab. Even changed the spark plugs. 2 injectors and 1 coil. Raced with a 2018 tacoma and beat him with huge margin

[@johnhefter3815]

Trying to reset P0102 code on my 2013 RAV4 2.5 liter 4 banger. I read that I should remove the MAF sensor and let vehicle idle for 10 seconds (up to a minute or two). The computer reads no MAF sensor. Then reinstall and the code goes away. Is this correct? Do I have to remove the sensor or can I just disconnect it. If I remove the sensor should I cover the opening with something? (duct tape?) Before anyone asks I will state I already cleaned the sensor and tested in by using the live data function and comparing MAF readings at 1000 rpm and 2000 rpm. It read approximately 75 and 150 respectively. My understanding is that this indicates MAF is now operating correctly. Any input is welcome.

[@beetlevegasricci6944]

The only thing people may want to do differently is u should have removed the vent hose in the back of the air box. We have so many people brake the fitting coming off and then it’s $600 for a new box. It’s because of that pop it makes. If u are not ready for it and it goes to fare to the left, bye bye air box. U can fix it with JB weld if it brakes. Just FYI and yes I work in parts at Toyota

[@tareskisloki8579]

It's a crappy airbox anyway, you're better off replacing it with one that sits off to the side like the TRD box, smoother intake, bigger filter element and no heatsoak from sitting on top of the engine.

[@larrynanneman9386]

If you disconnect the 2 small coolant lines you can take it completely out of the engine bay for an easy very thorough cleaning. It will drip a little coolant but nothing a well placed rag wont soak up. Just don't squeeze any of your large coolant lines or it will squirt.

[@mikelikesknives428]

Great money saving idea. Thank you for a thorough video.

[@TreyPerryWx]

Thanks! I'll do this on my 2015 soon. It's got 55k miles and I doubt it was done before I bought it. I'll be interested to see how bad it is!

[@Tacomaholic]

My truck is at 56k and this was the first time I've cleaned the TB. Pretty nasty.

[@poormofo1]

If I had to buy one Tacoma high mileage, it would be this guys.

[@Tacomaholic]

I'm at 56k after owning it for 5 years so it's going to be awhile. 😀

[@suetaylor1127]

Great channel. Yours is a 2014 trd sport? If so that’s the exact same as mine. I have ome bp51 complete suspension withe leaf spring pack and aal. Total chaos cam tab and steer knuckle gussets, total chaos upper control arms. Arb complete skid plates, icon LCA skid plates. aFe momentum cold air intake with scoop and throttle body extender. American thunder dual exhaust, bed stiffeners, summosprings bump stops, des racks & smitt6 built roof top tent. Also winch bumper and badlands winch 9k lbs. How do I get the breaks from done right, 2nd gen Tacoma ‘s have breaks that go to the floor even after getting a break overhaul? What about pedal commander?

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks Sue! Mine is a 2014 TRD Offroad. Are you saying your brake pedal goes all the way to the floor? Here's my review vid for the Pedal Commander: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5OqhoCVotJ-fbc

[@daveweber9737]

This will be tomorrows project (the full Monty version). Dumb question though ... If I unplug the electrical connector at the throttle body will I still need to disconnect the battery? And a little tip for what to do with the negative cable to keep it from grounding out, I use a red solo cup. Put the negative cable into the cup and it acts as an insulator so you're safe. Plus the big RED cup in the engine bay reminds you to reconnect the battery!

[@Tacomaholic]

Ha ha I like the solo cup tip! You should be fine just unplugging the throttle body connection.

[@daveweber9737]

Well that was stupid easy. The "front" of my TB was pretty clean but the "back" needed most of the cleaning. I did my MAF at the same time.

[@Tacomaholic]

@@daveweber9737 👍

[@nevamind7686]

Awesome video now time for me to do my 08 xrunner 4.0l

[@NebulousCat]

2006 Tacoma 130,000 miles and it runs great. Never cleaned the throttle body and don't intend to. Enjoy watching your videos to learn new things.

[@matthewreeves8738]

Hey man, love your videos. Virginia bound like you. Do you plan to do a spark plug change video in the near future?

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks Matthew! Yeah I actually need to do that pretty soon.

[@davidvillalpando1709]

Yes spark change video please!!! And maybe replacing the wires and coil packs too 😉

[@SolarPhantomHD]

I highly recommend watching the full video even if you’re doing the partial cleaning! He makes a few good points during that second part! Great tutorial. Combo that with a Toyota induction cleaner and drip bottle to clean the intake manifold and intake valves and your truck will run WAY better. Definitely recommend doing this though. Also if you’re doing the partial, wouldn’t be a bad idea to get a pedal depressor or a brick. Then just put the truck in ACC mode (engine OFF) and push the throttle all the way and it’ll open up the valve for you! Don’t worry, it won’t throw any codes if you do it right.

[@sblspawn3004]

So? No more leaks after going back to conventional?

[@Tacomaholic]

None so far but really too early to tell since my leak was so small to begin with.

[@MrSaltyBeard]

I’ve watched so many of these videos. We need to get Brian a garage man… 😂

[@Tacomaholic]

I concur.

[@sallybergz]

Dear Tacomaholic, I have Tacoma 2007, VVT-I V6 with no diff lock. If you can say a few words about possibility of putting a rear axle with diff lock on it. Thank's.

[@Tacomaholic]

Others have done that before but I think they just added an aftermarket locker like ARB. I'm not sure what's involved for the install.

[@genehathcoat4392]

Excellent

[@ethanb7073]

I'm at 56k now and looking to do this and maybe grab some mpg

[@rctezluh42069]

thanks for this, looks so easy, i plan to use a motorized toothbrush

[@jamesgambino7170]

The proper way to clean a throttle body is to completely remove it and thoroughly clean and dry excess spray, not to have it pool up and will prevent that first hard start and minute or two of rough idle (it wasn't the battery that did it) that being said, I do it the same way on mine. It's annoying to remove it. Haha nice video man.

[@jamesgambino7170]

Addendum: Sorry I didn't finish the video before commenting, my bad.

[@jamesgambino7170]

Why didn't you just remove it to begin with and spare yourself the reassembly time and the rough start?

[@MikeChvarak]

170k miles... never done it. *hangs head in shame* This will be this weekends project!

[@Tacomaholic]

I want to see pics of how many microfiber towels you used!

[@SHREDDINLEMUR]

Could this cleaning help with a studder while accelerating?

[@Tacomaholic]

Is your truck lifted?

[@SHREDDINLEMUR]

@@Tacomaholic just a leveling kit in the front

[@Tacomaholic]

@@SHREDDINLEMUR Might be a needle bearing issue then.

[@davidvillalpando1709]

Was the engine completely cooled off when performed this job (did you start it up on a cold start)

[@Tacomaholic]

Been awhile since I did this but I usually work on the truck when it's cooled off.

[@bch5513]

Man. I’m so used to working on diesels I forgot how simple gas burners are.. 👍🏻

[@ricksherman34]

I use a K&N cold air intake filter. I opened my throttle body up at 100K.... Clean as a whistle. I plan to recheck and maybe clean it at 200K...

[@Tacomaholic]

How many miles have you had the K&N on your truck?

[@ricksherman34]

@@Tacomaholic Since it was brand new. I put that kit on within the first month of owning it. I have a 2015 TRD Pro 4.0 liter V6 6 speed. ( 4x4 ). Not the K&N insert but the complete kit that rips out the air box and replaces it with the straight shot from the larger cone filter.

[@Tacomaholic]

That's awesome it's keeping the throttle body so clean.

[@ricksherman34]

I do re-oil filter every 25k though, as I live in Phoenix...

[@INTERNA9]

THANX

[@socaloutdoors7355]

At what mileage should it be cleaned or serviced???

[@Tacomaholic]

I haven't seen a mileage rec but probably once a year would be plenty.

[@Puttj]

At what mileage should your first cleaning occur?

[@ig243]

Koeur .

[@Tacomaholic]

It's not mentioned in my maintenance manual but I'd guess on a yearly basis would be fine.

[@lutomson3496]

all i ever do is use seafoam loosen the clamp on the throttle body stick the end of the spray in tighten the clamp kind of tight to keep the vacum leaks to a minimum start the engine run it through smokes like heck but works good ive got 250k on my 07 also I run E3 spark plugs and runs great

[@carlosruano8819]

Pls man i need the link to the tooth brush

[@lvhang920703]

Interesting, some people and a 1GR engine torque spec says throttle body bolts are 15 foot point torque.

[@rustywilson1374]

What roof rack do you have ?

[@Tacomaholic]

I'm running the Alpha rack from upTOP Overland. Got a vid for it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKjNaYiJbb-Da9k

[@robbarber7253]

Did you notice much difference in idle smoothness, fuel economy, etc?

[@Tacomaholic]

Felt the same to me.

[@brianhart2178]

Curious, did you figure out your oil leak situation?

[@Tacomaholic]

It's either the rear main seal or my oil pan needs a new RTV seal.

[@237311]

I have upgraded the air intake system of my 2nd gen, do you recommend an aftermarket Throttle Body?

[@Tacomaholic]

I'd stick with OEM for the throttle body as the quality is better and you aren't going to see any power gains from changing it.

[@237311]

@@Tacomaholic Have you performed any EFI service on your truck?

[@tr4ilblazin]

You disconnected the negative terminal ?

[@Tacomaholic]

Yep

[@mojorayjones]

The comment about the wood chipper made me laugh hard. I had to deal with one of those last year for a day, and then the guy left the wood chips laying out there for months during California fire season. I got PTSD with those things.

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

Super video !

[@wolverine6603]

No Peter North shots, CLASSIC. LMFAO

[@mdrojas146]

does this help fix code P0172?

[@Tacomaholic]

It might help I suppose but not sure if it would be enough to clear the code.

[@gtnoslp]

Great video!

[@Tacomaholic]

Thanks for watching Dan!

[@keystroke57]

If you turn the key on but not start the engine, the butterfly opens without screwdriver...been cleaning my V-twin for years just like this...

[@keystroke57]

I left out the most important thing...depress the peddle...

[@suetaylor1127]

You didn’t say how long in between cleans?

[@Tacomaholic]

Once per year would probably be a good interval.

[@jayymaxx]

Instructions unclear. Tooth brush has been tasting funny for weeks.

[@Tacomaholic]

🤣

[@irajackson6423]

Lmfao Peter north shots🤣 subscribed

[@mt150313]

@tacomaholic 👌 thanks for the help

[@RedDevilTuning]

Yes! A proper thorough TB cleaning :D

[@Tacomaholic]

Lol super thorough! My microfiber cloth was trashed.

[@RedDevilTuning]

Tacomaholic I believe that! I did my brother's Corolla 1ZZ-FE before at 85K miles. Man that was a massive pool in the plastic intake manifold and the TB was nasty. Made me a believer in the necessity of oil catch cans 100%

[@Tacomaholic]

@@RedDevilTuning I've got an oil catch can that needs to get installed as well.

[@RedDevilTuning]

@@Tacomaholic I did one on my 2013 Tacoma and it made a huge difference to how clean the intake and MAF stays.

[@hamletgarcia666]

I have a 2007 since new and have never clean the throttle

[@unchained921]

Help...I just followed this step by step and I immediately got a p2111 code.

[@Tacomaholic]

Check this out: www.tacomaworld.com/threads/p2111-cel.626282/

[@juliosdiy3206]

Wow relearn is that easy?

[@scmaybin1]

No Peter North Shots😂

[@Middleguy37]

The wood chipper ...lol

[@theparrotchannel2625]

The service is a good idea it Smooths out idle and also makes the operation of the throttle body smoother as well just be careful not to spray too much because it's too much goes down in one of the cylinders it could get hydrolocked and damage the engine so go easy on the spray when you do it

[@CBeard849]

On my FJ62 Cruiser I drilled a port after the MAF and before the TB that the little red tube fit into and just emptied a can of Gumout into it with the engine running. Whenever I did this I pulled the downstream O2 sensor first though. :-)

[@robbarber7253]

Does that shit work?

[@CBeard849]

@@robbarber7253 on older carbureted engines it was the "tune-up in a can"

[@lu_ar1264]

Huh... Mine never struggled like that after putting it all back together.

[@ramongonzalez1303]

Thanks Master)

[@piedmutant]

Why do you need to clean the throttle body? What happens if you don't and at what interval you do it?

[@Tacomaholic]

Buildup on the throttle body can cause rough idles, poor acceleration, etc. At most it probably only needs to be cleaned once a year.

[@piedmutant]

@@Tacomaholic cool thanks!!

[@guambomb671]

🤙

[@BrettPittman]

My first time at 220,000

[@tribum]

A Toyota Master Mechanic said never use a screwdriver to hold the butterfly open.