throttle body
Engine air intake regulator
A throttle body is the part of a fuel-injection engine that regulates airflow into the combustion chamber.
It contains a butterfly valve connected to the accelerator—pressing the gas pedal opens the valve, allowing more air in and increasing engine power.
The mechanic cleaned carbon deposits from the throttle body.
The throttle body replaced carburetors in most modern vehicles.
Rotating disc flow regulator
- intake manifoldAir distribution component
- TPSTechnical three-letter abbreviation
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
servo motor · potentiometer · linkage · flange · connector · harness · mounting · air filter
Computer-mediated vehicle controls
- sensorInput-detecting device
- feedback loopSelf-modifying cyclical process
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- adaptive learningInstruction adjusting to learner
fault code · PWM · diagnostic · reprogramming
Adapting for compatibility
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
- cold air intakeEngine modification for cooler airflow
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
- modificationAct of altering something
remapping · forced induction · boost · horsepower · torque
Removing dirt and mess
- carbon buildupResidue from incomplete combustion
- depositsMaterial settled or stored
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
replacement · clogged · gummed · service · troubleshooting · stalling · rough idle · hesitation
butterfly valve
Rotating disc flow regulator
- intake manifoldAir distribution component
- TPSTechnical three-letter abbreviation
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
actuator · servo motor · potentiometer · linkage · flange · connector · harness · mounting · air filter · bore
drive-by-wire
Computer-mediated vehicle controls
- sensorInput-detecting device
- feedback loopSelf-modifying cyclical process
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
adaptive learning · fault code · PWM · diagnostic · reprogramming
porting
Adapting for compatibility
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
- cold air intakeEngine modification for cooler airflow
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
modification · remapping · forced induction · boost · horsepower · torque
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- carbon buildupResidue from incomplete combustion
- depositsMaterial settled or stored
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
inspection · replacement · clogged · gummed · service · troubleshooting · stalling · rough idle · hesitation · surging
air intake
Engine's atmosphere entry point
- idle speedEngine revolutions at rest
throttle bodybrake system
Components that halt motion
brakes · brake pedal · brake caliper · master cylinder · stop
body, throttle, throttled, throttles, throttling, full-throttle