I have a 2004 t-bird. How necessary is power steering flush, fuel injection service and/or throttle body service? If not now, when?

Asked by BPawelka May 19, 2014 at 10:30 AM about the 2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car has 17,000 mi, is garage-kept and is driven/handled with "kid gloves".    Dont want to waste $ on a sunday "show car" but also don't want to cause permanent damage or risk a break-down.

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Tracy answered 10 years ago

Agreed. Usually, a PS flush isn't necessary unless the system has been contaminated or the fluid is worn out - 80K is about right. Fuel injection service - not needed - RARELY needed. Throttle Body Service/Cleaning is seldom necessary and usually only after a major service with a lot of miles accumulated. The Idea of cleaning the Throttle Body is to improve idle quality. Keep the Oil changed and the fuel fresh - check the quality of your antifreeze.

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