Fix your car - how to rebuild your throttle body

If you've noticed your car acting up at stoplights, it might be time to rebuild your throttle body rather than dropping hundreds of dollars on a brand-new replacement part. It's one of those jobs that sounds a lot more intimidating than it actually is. Most people assume that once the engine starts surging or stalling, the whole intake system is toast, but usually, it's just a case of "gunk" getting in the way of moving parts. ...

February 22, 2026 · 7 min · Harris Lavallée