Cleaning Pro-m MAF?

[98BLKGT]

I just bought a used pro-m MAF thats not the blow through one just like this one.
I figured I should clean it before I install it. Can I just pour some rubbing alcohol into the sample tube and out?

 

[Mike92GT]

I recently cleaned mine. I removed the actual sensor and GENTLY cleaned the sensor wires with a Q-Tip dipped in rubbing alcohol, worked great.

 

[N8Miller]

there is a company that actully makes MAF cleaner. its an aerosol spray and it around $5 or so. i wanna say the company is CRC, something like that, but i cant remember at this point.

 

[Fett]

Brake parts cleaner worked great for me.

 

[HISSIN50]

I've been wanting to compare the MAF cleaner ingredients to that of electrical contact cleaner or residue free brake cleaner - I'd be surprised if there's much difference.

Anyhow, I agree in that I would pull the MAS itself and clean the wires with the sensor out of the MAF. I use electrical contact cleaner myself if the wires are not too dirty. No need to use harsher solvents than needed. If the wires are really bad, then I step it up.

Good luck.

 

[back2fox]

I just sprayed some brake cleaner on mine. Brought everything back to shiny and clean.

 

[98BLKGT]

I recently cleaned mine. I removed the actual sensor and GENTLY cleaned the sensor wires with a Q-Tip dipped in rubbing alcohol, worked great.

Did just that. Easy.
Thanks all.

 

[vristang]

I've been wanting to compare the MAF cleaner ingredients to that of electrical contact cleaner or residue free brake cleaner - I'd be surprised if there's much difference.

Hey JT,
I did this a few days ago...

The regular "Chlorinated" Brake Cleaner uses Tetrachloroethylene.
The Electrical Parts Cleaner that I found used Tetrachloroethylene as well.

The "Non-Chlorinated" Brake Cleaners used a mixture of several solvents, which I didn't think to write down.

I didn't find any MAF Cleaner at that time, so I am not sure what they use in that...


The reason I did this comparison was that people kept telling me I was going to ruin my MAS by using Brake Cleaner.
That just isn't true...

Another reason why I like Brake Cleaner (other than being residue free), is that it usually sprays with a little pressure. This means I am less likely to have to use a Q-Tip to 'scrub' the wires.


Anyway...
Just my thoughts on the subject,
jason

 

[HISSIN50]

As always Jason, very good info.

I've come across a few folks whom say to avoid brake cleaner too but I don't pay it much mind (if it's good enough for you and JR, it's good enough for me ). I still just use Electrical contact cleaner because it lasts awhile. Once I run out, I'll probably just use brake cleaner myself.

The "Non-Chlorinated" Brake Cleaners used a mixture of several solvents, which I didn't think to write down.

thoughts on the subject,

"Excuse me parts guy, can I borrow a couple sheets of paper?"

"Sure, what are you doing?"

"I need to write down these five ingredients."

 

[JChalfan]

Another reason why I like Brake Cleaner (other than being residue free), is that it usually sprays with a little pressure. This means I am less likely to have to use a Q-Tip to 'scrub' the wires.

That was my thought as well. If at all possible, I'd avoid having to touch the wires since they look pretty fragile. I've used brake cleaner in the past.

Jeff

 

[Shakerhood]

I used electronic contact cleaner too.

 

[BigHairyMonkey]

x2. i also used a q-tip to clean it, but was later told a toothbrush is best because it leaves nothing behind

 

[HISSIN50]

x2. i also used a q-tip to clean it, but was later told a toothbrush is best because it leaves nothing behind

A toothbrush? Wow. I feel bad using even a cotton swab.