Can you spray starting fluid into a throttle body?

Can you spray starting fluid into a throttle body?

In simple terms YES it can be used as starting fluid or used on the throttle body. Although there is a specific engine starting spray if the situation arises where you may be desperate a Carby Cleaner can be used.

Can starting fluid damage an engine?

It is used more often with carbureted engines than with fuel injection systems. Caution is required when using starting fluid with diesel engines that have preheat systems in the intake or glow-plugs installed, as the starting fluid may pre-ignite, leading to engine damage.

What kind of engine won’t start unless you spray starter fluid?

Cars A-Z Engine will crank but won’t start unless you spray starter fluid in it Maintenance/Repairs dodge, ram1500 Ramprobs October 11, 2016, 7:27pm #1 Okay so I have a 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi, the truck was running fine all this weekend and was fine this morning.

Why does my truck not start without starting fluid?

It turned out that i broke a small tab off of the distributor when i was replacing the cap…. that sucked, got a new distributor and was extra careful and it runs great now Well I Guess Ill Replace The Fuel Pump Beacuse I Have A Brand New Fuel Injector And Fuel Filter On It

Why does my Ford F-150 won’t start?

Sometimes it will start and sometimes it won’t. I was thinking it was the fuel pump driver, only to find out there isn’t one on my vehicle. Last night I tried to start it but it wouldn’t until I sprayed starting fluid into it. It started but won’t stay running unless I keep using starting fluid.

Why does my car only start with cold fluid?

The problem would most likely be either that the cold start condition isn’t being detected (some kind of sensor problem) or something is preventing the extra gas from being injected (ECM or injector problem or fuel pressure problem). It does the same thing warm or cold on this one.

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