hitmanws6

iTrader: (20)

Hey guys I am going to clean my MAF pretty soon and i am wondering how hard it is and what kind of gains if any i can be expecting. I have a 96 TA with 195,000 miles on it and i'm pretty sure it has never been cleaned.

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

What makes you think it needs to be cleaned? It's really not that difficult, but don't expect a SOTP difference.

hitmanws6

iTrader: (20)

im not expecting much but i figure it can only help

96lt1m6

iTrader: (31)

be very careful in cleaning the MAF,i used Q-tips and alcohol a long time ago(2-3yrs) and have not done it since.reason was my assistant(son) HEAVILY OILED my K&N lol.....

hitmanws6

iTrader: (20)

thats a horror story in the making

ss.slp.ls1

iTrader: (36)

With that many miles, I would clean it too. Use electronic parts cleaner. Remove the MAF and spray the inside and make sure you spray the little wires in the middle. But, don't touch anything! Don't use any rags or napkins or wipe anything, just spray it down and let it dry. The little sensor wires are very easily damaged. You may feel a difference, or you may not notice anything at all, if you do, that only means that it's been dirty for a while.

Speed Density

iTrader: (38)

I would leave it alone, if your not carefull you will **** some **** up. I am sure you not gaining or losing anything the way it sits. Sounds like your just trying to find something to do.

hitmanws6

iTrader: (20)

i just bought some MAF cleaner. i will let you know how it works

94CamaroZ28SS

clean it!!! i cleaned mine and the car Idled a lot smother.

Elliott's94Z

iTrader: (12)

+1..you could potentially open up a can of worms

ss.slp.ls1

iTrader: (36)

I think this is something very easy to do. As long as you are careful and don't touch the inside of the MAF except to spray the inside with electronics parts cleaner, then there is really nothing that can go wrong.

chavez885

iTrader: (12)

Just use MAF cleaner and you'll be fine. Don't touch the wires.

97LT1

iTrader: (3)

Ok here is the deal. Clean it, but use a lint free wipe and maf cleaner. (q-tips can snag the ends of the elements, due to their material. Be careful and watch the ends of the elements.

hitmanws6

iTrader: (20)

just did it this morning. i could feel a difference so it must have been really dirty