2005 Dodge Durango cleaning of air valve

Tiny
JBETT
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  • 2005 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 24,132 MILES
I just brought my car in for an oil change. They stated it needed a throttle body chemical injection cleaning which I never heard of. I guess there is some carbon buildup on the air valve. Anyway, the price is $109.00 for this service. I did not get the servicea nd told them I would do it on the next oil change. The dealership states I am losing 2-3 MPG with this. Can I just change the air filter or put something in my fuel that will do the same thing?
Thursday, January 10th, 2008 AT 9:15 AM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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You can clean it out yourself by removing the air intake hoses and using rubbing alchohol and a cloth. Or carb cleaner.

You are not loosing 2-3 mpg on the fact of if you were you would have a rough idle also. But it does have effect on engine performance.
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Thursday, January 10th, 2008 AT 12:22 PM

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