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mercury5
10-20-2013, 12:47 PM
just curious what to use, i have throttle body cleaner but it said "not to use on cars with superchargers/ turbo. is there another option? car is running a little rough at speeds below 60 mph, i only use the best gas, cleaned the air filter. any other ideas? im getting ready to check the plugs and coils.:help:

RF Overlord
10-20-2013, 12:58 PM
I use this (crcindustries.com/EI/product_detail.aspx?id=05110), but any TB cleaner that says it's safe for coated throttle bodies should be fine. I've never heard of a cleaner that can't be used on a forced-induction motor... :dunno:

myrodr
10-20-2013, 01:58 PM
if you are worried about using this why not remove the throttle body clean and reinstall

gdmjoe
10-21-2013, 06:36 AM
Would recommend cleaning the MAF sensor with the product that RF Overloard recommended - CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner. *Especially if you have an oiled air filter element.
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GreekGod
10-21-2013, 07:08 AM
The Ford shop manual states the throttle body is coated, and not to attempt cleaning. I took mine out and cleaned it, because built up carbon was making it sticky in the closed position.

It had never been off before, and it was not coated.

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