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09-10-2002, 05:22 PM | #1 |
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MAF cleaning???
Does anyone out there clean the electrical components on their MAF on a regular basis or at all. Could the grime and build up from the oil on your K&N filter dirty your MAF enough to make your car like crap
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09-10-2002, 05:49 PM | #2 |
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oh you bet it can. i clean mine once a month. i can feel the diff every time that i do it. some people dont clean it for years then clean it and it feels like a new car. enjoy
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09-10-2002, 05:53 PM | #3 |
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Sweet thanks...I don't know why I've never done this before...
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09-10-2002, 06:30 PM | #4 |
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When you refer to cleaning the MAF, are you talking about unscrewing the two screws on it, and taking off the cover? I have wanted to take it off, but don't know what is in there. How do I clean it?
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09-10-2002, 11:48 PM | #6 |
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I do this when I feel the car start to "surge." But the last time was last year some time, I know I used solvent before, I just can't remember if it was carb clean or injector clean. I know you "shouldn't" but it always worked for me, always a big difference after.
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09-11-2002, 12:08 AM | #7 |
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well i always have and always will use a brake cleaner. it breaks down the oil and crap on there. i dont see any harm to my car and ive been told by many this is the way to go. havent had a problem yet except for finding more power in my car.....and thats if you find that a problem
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09-11-2002, 05:38 AM | #8 |
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Well, if using a solvent like break cleaner that doesnt leave a residue doesnt hurt the components why do people say not to?
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09-11-2002, 07:40 AM | #9 |
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Because people are cluless. just use something that wont leave an oil residue, like carb. cleaner is supposed to have petroleum products in it.
I like to use rubbing alcohol on a q-tip. |
09-11-2002, 10:52 AM | #10 |
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So let me get this straight. You just unscrew the cap on the MAF and use a q-tip with a cleaner that doesn't leave residue right??? I have some electrical cleaner that is fast drying like brake cleaner... I guess that should work.
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09-11-2002, 12:49 PM | #11 |
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you got it
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