Gilly, maybe you should look at a new one compared to an original. The replacement one goes into the intake manifold farther. WE cleaned these pipes for a couple of years BUT after 2-3 times with check engine lamp some people get up-set. With a new pipe you should get 3-5 years w/o problem.

WE do at least one of these EVERY day!!

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