How Do I Clean The MAF?

5LugFoxFanatic

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I know that this topic has been covered here many times, and I cannot seem to find one using the search function. I need to know how to clean the MAF. I know people will say to use a q tip, but I hear this is the worst way to do it because you might break a wire. I know there is some sort of fast drying liquid that people have used. Need to clean it, give me your suggestions to do this.

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I use electrical circuit cleaner. works like a charm, doesn't hurt electrical parts...hence the name!

 

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5.0 con-vert said:

I use electrical circuit cleaner. works like a charm, doesn't hurt electrical parts...hence the name!

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Dio electric(sp) cleaner, you can buy it in any auto parts store.

 

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I used electrical contact cleaner in a spray can...worked great and leaves no residue behind.Any auto parts store should have it.

 

powertrax91

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has anyone heard of using carb cleaner or brake dust cleaner?
i never cleaned mine, i just replaced it. it didn't seem rigth to use that stuff.

 

Euphoric306

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i wouldn't use that stuff on electrical connections

 

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powertrax91 said:

has anyone heard of using carb cleaner or brake dust cleaner?
i never cleaned mine, i just replaced it. it didn't seem rigth to use that stuff.

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If there`s nothing wrong with it,it`s a hell of lot cheaper to clean it rather than buying a new one!

Some have said that brake cleaner is OK...I`m personally not sure.

Carb cleaner isn`t advisable,because they usually contain a lubricant,that`s left behind after it dries.

My mass air sensor looked liked new after spraying it with electrical contact cleaner.

 

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carb cleaner leaves a oily residue. I used break cleaner and it worked great. I had a gallon of brake cleaner and put some in a old spray bottle. Just gently spray the wires inside the MAF. My car ran better afterwards. My MAF wires had a build up of K&N oil and crud.