Why is there antifreeze in my throttle body?

In most cases this is done to keep the throttle plates from freezing when it’s cold outside. The coolant running through there can provide a lot more heat than is normally available without it, even with a cold vehicle. They have to stay open slightly in order for the car breath when you’re off the throttle.

Can a throttle body leak coolant?

A Coolant leak under the middle of the vehicle can be caused by a leaking throttle body deicer. Coolant travels down the engine towards the rear before dripping to the ground.

Does a bigger throttle body increase HP?

In addition to increasing acceleration performance, larger throttle bodies can also boost overall horsepower. This gives the engine increased power and torque, which may be helpful in situations such as towing. Commonly, adding an aftermarket throttle body can increase engine power by 15 hp to 25 hp.

Does coolant flow through the intake manifold?

The intake manifold also helps cool down the cylinders to prevent the engine from overheating. Coolant runs through the manifold to the cylinder heads where the coolant absorbs the heat and reduces engine temperature.

What is a coolant bypass?

The coolant bypass tube provides a passage for minimum coolant flow, so that the engine does not overheat from insufficient cooling when the thermostat is closed and restricting coolant flow.

How much HP does a throttle body spacer add?

They are very easy to install and contain other parts to increase vehicle performance. This is an inexpensive way to increase power and torque. With a throttle body spacer, it is possible to increase the torque by 25 ft lbs and add up to 18 more horsepower.

How much horsepower will a throttle body add?

A bigger throttle body means more air And since the engine is basically a large air pump, increasing the air intake level will increase the engine’s power output as well, in some cases by up to 15 to 25 hp.