You do the throttle body cleaning service, and you might be surprised at the results. When does this ever get done? I have experienced smoother idle, less stumbling, more power, and better fuel economy from just doing this easy and inexpensive service. Plan to replace this seal every 80K miles
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This gasket seals the intake air elbow, where it slides onto the aluminum lip of the throttle body. The seal is made out of a tough material, but it will not last forever due to heat. 272273
What a difference a clean throttle body plate can make in engine performance. I have seen engines stubble with poor acceleration and be miraculously cured by just cleaning the throttle body.
Here is the location of the seal.
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