MAF cleaning???

moponys · 09-10-2002, 05:22 PM

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

Stang39r · 09-10-2002, 05:49 PM

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

moponys · 09-10-2002, 05:53 PM

Sweet thanks...I don't know why I've never done this before...

1hot5.0 · 09-10-2002, 06:30 PM

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?

srv1 · 09-10-2002, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1hot5.0
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?

with a q-tip and no solvents!!! careful, those wires can break easily!

gofastmercury · 09-10-2002, 11:48 PM

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.

Stang39r · 09-11-2002, 12:08 AM

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

zepherman · 09-11-2002, 05:38 AM

Well, if using a solvent like break cleaner that doesnt leave a residue doesnt hurt the components why do people say not to?

Mach 1 · 09-11-2002, 07:40 AM

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.

moponys · 09-11-2002, 10:52 AM

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.

Mach 1 · 09-11-2002, 12:49 PM

you got it

09-10-2002, 05:22 PM	#1
moponys Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Antioch, CA 94521 Posts: 181	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 __________________ N/A 94 GT vert w/aode...12.19 @110 w1.67 60' Some bolt ons

09-10-2002, 05:53 PM	#3
moponys Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Antioch, CA 94521 Posts: 181	Sweet thanks...I don't know why I've never done this before... __________________ N/A 94 GT vert w/aode...12.19 @110 w1.67 60' Some bolt ons

09-10-2002, 06:30 PM	#4
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	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? __________________ 91 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible AOD Mdifications: K&N filter, Mac Catback, BBK aluminum u/d pulleys.

09-10-2002, 11:48 PM	#6
gofastmercury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 366	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. __________________ 93LXcopcarSOLD14.3@96 @ 4500ft 2.02 60ft on street tires. my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250 NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft corrects to:13.86@100 66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver 12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft corrects to:11.69@115

09-11-2002, 05:38 AM	#8
zepherman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma City OK USA Posts: 236	Well, if using a solvent like break cleaner that doesnt leave a residue doesnt hurt the components why do people say not to? __________________ 90 GT 25th Anni. Did the AOD to T-5 swap, SPEC clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, BBK 2½ inch off-road H pipe, Flows, BBK 70mm TB/EGR, Ford Racing aluminim driveshaft, 3.55's, welded subframes, Ram Air, 3 core radiator, NOS dry kit 75 shot, and a K&N filter. 12.9 @ 108

09-10-2002, 05:49 PM	#2
Stang39r Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 53	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

09-11-2002, 12:08 AM	#7
Stang39r Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 53	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

09-11-2002, 07:40 AM	#9
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	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. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

09-11-2002, 10:52 AM	#10
moponys Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Antioch, CA 94521 Posts: 181	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. __________________ N/A 94 GT vert w/aode...12.19 @110 w1.67 60' Some bolt ons

09-11-2002, 12:49 PM	#11
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	you got it __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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