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Toyota Genuine Toyota Fluid Throttle Plate Cleaner (14 oz)

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Decent, but it's tough on the environment.

Limited data, not yet fully scored · reviewed May 2026
Ranks #2 of 5in Throttle Body Cleaner
$15.90

Priced as of May 30, 2026

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About this product's hazards. This product's Safety Data Sheet uses signal word danger. Read the manufacturer's SDS and follow all safety instructions before use. CarCareTruth ratings translate the manufacturer's safety sheet. They do not replace the SDS or substitute for a hazard assessment specific to your task.

Health score is for adult use as intended, per the manufacturer's SDS. It does not model child ingestion, accidental spill cleanup, or off-label use. See the safety panel below for full hazard classification, and /disclaimer for the full editorial scope.

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CarCareTruth's Analysis

Last reviewed May 31, 2026

TL;DR Clears moderate carbon and oily deposits from the throttle plate and bore in a single pass — confirmed across Toyota, GM, and Ford platforms in a 146-review Amazon sample. The O2-sensor-safe and catalytic-converter-safe claims are explicitly on the back label, but no SDS is publicly accessible to verify the aromatic solvent content behind those claims. No coating-safe claim is made for modern drive-by-wire throttle bodies. Health score 3.0 (no SDS available). Prop 65 warning present.

What it is and how it performs

Toyota's OEM throttle plate cleaner dissolves carbon, varnish, and oily PCV film from both sides of the throttle plate and bore without removing the throttle body. Standard approach: duct off, plate held open, spray and wipe with a microfiber. Reviewers across 4Runner, RAV4, Camry, and non-Toyota platforms including the Chevy 5.3L confirm visible cleaning in a single pass with idle quality improvement. Avoid pooling in the intake tract — excess solvent reaching the MAF sensor can trigger codes on the next start.

Who should buy this — and who should skip it

A solid buy for a Toyota owner who wants the OEM part number their dealer would use, or any port-injection engine where confirmed O2/cat-safe chemistry matters. Skip it for GDI engines — aerosol TB cleaner cannot reach the intake-valve carbon that accumulates behind direct-injection ports, where walnut blasting is the right tool. Also skip it if the anti-coking coating on your modern drive-by-wire throttle body matters: Toyota makes no explicit coating-safe claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cleaner safe for O2 sensors and catalytic converters?

Toyota explicitly claims this product is safe for oxygen sensors and catalytic converters — the claim appears on the Amazon listing and the back label. No SDS is publicly available to verify the aromatic content that would chemically back this claim, so the chemistry cannot be independently confirmed.

Why does this have a Health Score of 3.0?

No Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been located for this product despite an extensive search. The SDS appears on msds.com but is behind a paid login. CarCareTruth applies a fixed score of 3.0 for products without a publicly accessible SDS — not because the product is necessarily more dangerous than alternatives, but because the hazard data needed to score it accurately is unavailable. The score will be updated if an SDS is obtained.

Does Toyota claim the formula is safe for the throttle-plate coating?

No — Toyota's back label claims O2-sensor-safe and catalytic-converter-safe, but makes no explicit claim about compatibility with the anti-coking coating on modern drive-by-wire throttle plates. If you have a newer Toyota with a factory-coated throttle body, contact Toyota technical support for guidance before use.

Can I use this on non-Toyota vehicles?

The back label says 'recommended for use on most fuel injected vehicles,' and verified-purchase reviewers confirm use on Mustang 5.0, Chevy 5.3L, and other non-Toyota platforms. Use on non-Toyota vehicles is documented but not part of Toyota's official claim.

From the manufacturer

Marketing copy from Toyota, via Amazon. Not editorial.

  • Removes power-robbing deposits
  • Improves fuel mileage
  • Restores throttle efficiency
  • No need to remove the throttle plate from the engine
  • Cleans idle control solenoid

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Manufacturer specifications
Brand
Toyota
Item Form
Liquid
Scent
Unscented
Specific Uses For Product
Engine
Item Volume
14 Fluid Ounces
Contains Liquid Contents?
Yes
Brand Name
Toyota
Manufacturer
Toyota
Model Number
00289-1TP00
Part Number
00289-1TP00
Item Type Name
Throttle Plate Cleaner
Included Components
Throttle Plate Cleaner

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