clean your maf NOW *pics*

[reject5.0]

I know its been discussed 1000000's of times, but I know I never really payed much attention. I was sitting around today with nothing to do, so I decided to try and clean it. I went to the parts store and bought some tamper proof torx bits and some seafoam (love that stuff)

Anyways, here are a couple pics. I was suprised how much dirt came off. I haven't drivin the car yet, but I will later. Before, it would start to ping when the engine was warm and I gave it some throttle. Hopefully this will solve that.

The first pic is of the little wires (after I cleaned em). Ive always heard about em, but ive never seen a pic. Im sure there are others that havn't seen inside the maf yet either. The next pic is the Q tips I used. Look at the dirt!

 

[CManT1914]

I hope you used the right kind of cleaner! Yea those MAF's get real dirty, especially if you have a K&N, then the oil from the filter gets all over them.

 

[reject5.0]

Ive heard im supposed to use every kind of cleaner under the sun. Ive always had good luck with seafoam, so I used it.

I just drove the car. I was amazed how much smoother it pulled. I can now waste the puny 16" tires from a standing start. Hey, thats a big accomplishment for a stock aode car!

 

[CManT1914]

Ive heard im supposed to use every kind of cleaner under the sun. Ive always had good luck with seafoam, so I used it.

I just drove the car. I was amazed how much smoother it pulled. I can now waste the puny 16" tires from a standing start. Hey, thats a big accomplishment for a stock aode car!

No, most of the time you want to use some sort of electrical cleaner. That way you don't run the risk of messing up the wires. But I used carb cleaner and it worked just fine too, lol. Glad to hear the stang runs smoother. It's amazing how much those 2 little wires effect the performance of a car!

 

[reject5.0]

Yeah, as long as there is some sort of moisture on the q tip I think its fine. I wouldn't blast the @#$@# out of it or anything, but just wipe it off real easy.

 

[MisterCMK]

When I cleand my MAF, I just sprayed it down really well with throttle body cleaner. I guess I will have to use a q-tip now.

 

[reject5.0]

Eh, ive heard your not supposed to use a Q tip, because the fibers on the q tip might blah blah blah

I don't think there is a "proper" way, just be careful with it. The Q tip worked fine for me.

 

[mricci]

I jsut blasted mine with tb cleaner, and it made a huge difference. The wires are fragile, but not as much as some people make them out to be.

 

[dstanggt50]

I've used t/b cleaner, and usually just use some alcohol, never had a problem.

 

[8950HO]

I used electrical contact cleaner in a spray can.It leaves no residue.
Carb cleaner usually contains a lubricant that stays behind...probably not the best choice,anyways after cleaning mine,my gas mileage improved quite a bit.

 

[mo_dingo]

The q-tip plus alcohol method made those wires shine line new......Very useful for me.
Scott

 

[BlackVert]

i used alcohol and a q-tip. no problems.

probably time to clean it again though.

 

[WHITE94COBRA]

I have used brake cleaner as well, also leaves no residue.

 

[Chowder Head]

I used an alcohol soaked q-tip and sprizzed a little carb cleaner when I finished. Nice and shiny!

 

[Steeda90GT]

How often are you guys cleaning your MAF?

 

[Scott_95GT]

Looks good man. I used electrical cleaner and it worked perfectly. I went from pinging on good gas, to being able to hit WOT with the a/c on, in the summer.