Glossary / General

throttle body

39 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The throttle body is a part that lets air into the engine, and it opens when you press the gas pedal.

Technical Definition

The throttle body is the component that controls air flow into the engine by opening and closing a valve, usually linked to the accelerator pedal.

Hear It Discussed

"Okay. That is the actual part of the car that bolts to the intake manifold that is actuated by the throttle cable because the throttle cable is cheap."
#2635: Knock, Knock... The Best of Car Talk 04:31

"So I guess my question is what's causing that throttle body to do that? It's like somebody's sitting in it, tapping the accelerator with their foot."
You Might Be Able To Fix Your Car Without A Trip To The Mechanic Under The Hood show 44:38

"...we thought it was the throttle body, changed the throttle body. I that fixed the idle..."
It Sucks, But I Kinda Like It! - DWA! Podcast Ep. #918 Driving While Awesome 43:46