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Old Jun 7, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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Carb Cleaning

Sorry if this has been asked, it won't allow me to do a search...

My dealership tells me I need a carb cleaning, etc...

Is this something that is needed and can I do it myself?

2k1 Maxima SE 50,000 miles
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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carb? WTF?
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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that's what they called it... carb (carbuerator sp?) intake, and all through the engine.... fuel/air flow areas... etc...
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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Prolly a TB (throttle Body) saying as our cars dont have a carburator.

Any more info?
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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make sure they have a left handed screw driver to fix the carburetor you don't have. maybe they mean carbon build up. how much do they want to charge you to (probably) clean your throttle body?
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Not sure how much, I remember something beween $50-$100 and ya, it was for carbon deposits

Is this something I can do myself? I know there was soaking involved
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Do it yourself. This is one of the many dealer rip offs they try to pull on you...
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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Know of any how-tos? I've done a search on .org but found nothing
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/517
Old Jun 7, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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Thank you very much!!!
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