Author Topic: How to clean Mass Air Flow sensor (Read 54605 times)

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 26, 2010, 11:45:58 AM »

This stuff works great as a degreaser. After seeing some Hoppe's #9 that I had left out turn into a nasty, gooey mess I used it to completely de-grease my hunting rifle. Now that the rifle is all cleaned up I just have to find a better powder solvent...

Arabas · « **Reply #26 on:** April 29, 2010, 04:53:08 PM »

i cleaned the MAF with a product they gave me at a store (the salesman said it is 100% OK for MAF).
the product is Permatex carb cleaner.
some posts on the net, say it is OK, some others say it is not good for the MAF.
so, any of you guys have an idea if i did something stupid here or not?
worst case scenario (that i think is highly impossible), i will order a MAF over the net, around $50+shipping

Kelu · « **Reply #27 on:** April 29, 2010, 06:17:36 PM »

Arabas: only you can answer that question

If I were you I would go ahead and order it, you have so many GTs around there for sure one will pop his MAF and you will be the only one with maf on stock

I wouldn't use it, I rather use brake cleaner than carb, but this is me

LatinVenom · « **Reply #28 on:** April 29, 2010, 07:16:39 PM »

If it cleaned it and dried out not leaving any residue behind it should be fine.
Although in the future insist on CRC MAF cleaner.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #29 on:** April 29, 2010, 07:25:04 PM »

Check ingredients between that and MAF cleaner. I'm sure someone has it listed on the net, or someone form forum can list what is on their can.

Arabas · « **Reply #30 on:** April 30, 2010, 02:57:23 AM »

Permatex ingredients: acetone, xileno, ethanol, methanol.
it states it leaves no residue.
on a first hard drive car is running great, will chack this weekend too by doing a 150 miles small trip and will report.
i believe it will cause no problem at all, but i just wanted to check with you guys, coz maybe you know better

Critterman · « **Reply #31 on:** April 30, 2010, 07:33:35 AM »

It may cause knock.

Arabas · « **Reply #32 on:** April 30, 2010, 07:38:49 AM »

Quote from: Critterman on April 30, 2010, 07:33:35 AM

It may cause knock.

you are kidding me, right?

Critterman · « **Reply #33 on:** April 30, 2010, 07:40:42 AM »

Of course, I forgot the smiley face.

Arabas · « **Reply #34 on:** April 30, 2010, 07:46:25 AM »

Critterman, you are on my "black list friends" now!!!
ok, i m not good at technical knowledge and i am a bit complaining on the other thread about the small knocks issues that happen once in a while, but if you could only see my expression when reading your post, you would never do that again !!

now that my heart is at it's place, do you know if this is an OK product for MAF cleaning???

Kelu · « **Reply #35 on:** April 30, 2010, 08:14:56 AM »

All I know:

Quote

You can use anything that doesn't leave a residue--Brake Cleens, Contact cleaner, anything like that.

Critterman · « **Reply #36 on:** April 30, 2010, 11:42:09 AM »

Like Kelu said, Sorry I could not resist.

BigSal · « **Reply #37 on:** April 30, 2010, 02:17:48 PM »

Critterman,

You are so bad.......

LatinVenom · « **Reply #38 on:** April 30, 2010, 02:38:25 PM »

CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner is the safe and effective alternative to "underground" methods of MAF sensor cleaning. Don't us aggressive chemicals like brake parts cleaners or carburetor cleaners on MAF sensors. These can cause serious damage to sensitive parts. Use CRC MAF Sensor Cleaner -- It's the right product for the job! It safely and easily cleans the MAF hotwires and electrical components without damage to the wires or plastic housing. Cleaning is simple, safe and fast. The whole job should take less than 10 minutes!

Arabas:
I have attached the CRC MAF Cleaner Product sheet that gives you the ingredients for it.
None of them are what you listed for the Carb cleaner.

Arabas · « **Reply #39 on:** April 30, 2010, 03:14:28 PM »

Critterman, don t you ever forget to use a smiley face!!!

LatinVenom, thx for the tip. what is done, is done, at least i won't use it for my friends' GT's mafs.
the car seems to have no problem, it's running great! but if i notice anything, Mr Kelu and Mr Critterman will buy me a new maf ($50). what are friends for? right?

Critterman · « **Reply #40 on:** April 30, 2010, 03:16:25 PM »

No Problem Arabas, just let me know when your plane arrives and I will have it here for you.

Arabas · « **Reply #41 on:** April 30, 2010, 03:20:21 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on April 30, 2010, 03:16:25 PM

No Problem Arabas, just let me know when your plane arrives and I will have it here for you.

now, you are talking!!!

i am actually a pilot for a greek air company and starting from May 12, i will be flying back and forth from Athens to US, Canada and Mexico.
thx Critterman, now, you are deleted from the black list and back to the friends' list!!!

LiquidPT · « **Reply #42 on:** April 30, 2010, 10:05:44 PM »

Quote from: Arabas on April 30, 2010, 03:20:21 PM

now, you are talking!!!

i am actually a pilot for a greek air company and starting from May 12, i will be flying back and forth from Athens to US, Canada and Mexico.
thx Critterman, now, you are deleted from the black list and back to the friends' list!!!

Let us know if you're flying over and ever have any time. I'm sure more than one of us would be willing to meet up with you...

Arabas · « **Reply #43 on:** May 01, 2010, 05:27:50 AM »

LiquidPT, i was just trying to

Critterman...
i m not a pilot...
Kagem is visiting family in the US during the summer and i know he will let u know guys what state he will be in, so that he can meet with anyone who will be able to.
my plans for a trip to the States are for next year.
i sure envy your mod meetings and BBQ dyno days...

Kelu · « **Reply #44 on:** May 02, 2010, 12:50:09 PM »

hijackersss, stop this

Brad Kenny · « **Reply #45 on:** September 01, 2010, 11:43:12 AM »

Now that this thread has been closed for a while, thought I would ask; anyone have any issues with their cars after preforming this? Or is this a idiot proof good idea. Just crossed 25000 miles and thought it might be time to clean the MAF and changeout the stock air intake filter.

elff · « **Reply #46 on:** September 01, 2010, 11:46:23 AM »

No Problems on my end.
Car is still running great

kennysabarese · « **Reply #47 on:** September 01, 2010, 11:51:43 AM »

my car is running like shit but the MAF is fine

rich71 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 02, 2010, 07:59:40 AM »

no problems

Arabas · « **Reply #49 on:** September 02, 2010, 08:13:20 AM »

Quote from: CT_Solstice on September 01, 2010, 11:43:12 AM

Now that this thread has been closed for a while, thought I would ask; anyone have any issues with their cars after preforming this? Or is this a idiot proof good idea. Just crossed 25000 miles and thought it might be time to clean the MAF and changeout the stock air intake filter.

i cleaned mine and a friend's and no problem with that.
if you have thoughts about it and your warranty, u can tell the dealer to clean it for you and have it on the invoice as a task performed by the dealer

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Author Topic: How to clean Mass Air Flow sensor (Read 54605 times)