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Old 05-09-2006
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Cleaning MAF Sensor

What is good to use to clean your MAF sensor? I heard brake parts cleaner and a q-tip, but I wanted all your guys's opinions on the matter
 
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i think you can use brake clean but you need to put oil on it after you clean it.

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i got some special stuff at NAPA the is for MAF use special spray that dries instantly. i payed about $4 for it and its in a grey can with a pic of a maf on it. and u want to use electrical contact cleaner because the alchahol (i know spelt wrong) dries quickly and i thoguth u wanted to get it clean not put more oils on it i think u thinking of the filter K&N that u put oil on afterwards. correct me if i wrong.

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Do not use brake cleaner. Go to advanced auto or auto zone and pick up a can of electrical contact cleaner, it's made by CRC. It does not leave a residue and is made for sensative electronics. That's what I use. DO NOT USE the lectra-motive stuff.

CRC released a cleaner just made for the MAFS...here is a pic:



That or the electrical contact cleaner will work fine.
 
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i think you can use brake clean but you need to put oil on it after you clean it.
sorry i was thing a k&n or some thing like it
 
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I just used redular CRC contact cleaner. Sprayed the SH*T out of the MAF and connections......It runs a bit smoother now.
 
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I have some elec contact cleaner somewhere around here. I guess it would make more sense than brake cleaner
 
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Originally Posted by 01xltranger4x4
I just used redular CRC contact cleaner. Sprayed the SH*T out of the MAF and connections......It runs a bit smoother now.
so you want to spray the connections to? I use carborator cleaner (says its safe fore mafs ect)
 
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YES that is the stuff that i was talking about that i use also. works good.
 
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