Clean MAF, how-to?
01-15-2008, 06:35 PM
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Clean MAF, how-to? I think my maf might have gotten filer oil on it from the K&N. I got a lil overzealous with the spray can lol.
How can i clean it, or what should/could i use rather? I found a spray can of Quick Dry electric components cleaner but am not sure if this will harm it.
I'm pretty sure it will be ok, just don't wanna end up having to buy another MAF.
How can i clean it, or what should/could i use rather? I found a spray can of Quick Dry electric components cleaner but am not sure if this will harm it.
I'm pretty sure it will be ok, just don't wanna end up having to buy another MAF.
01-15-2008, 06:44 PM
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yeah K/N is bad for that it can screw things up giving you crapy gas mpg also. I have one haha but some fabric filters are oil less and that probly what I will pick up sooner or later but a paper filter is just fine I take it out when I hit the track anyway.
01-15-2008, 11:57 PM
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Learned that i was just in a hurry at the time. I have a paper one now to toss in when im cleaning the K&N and have to go somewhere quick.
01-16-2008, 12:39 AM
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I did not know that K&N oil would affect MPG. Actually I forgot and thought it would throw a code. I'm buying some tomorrow. Thanks. I've done everything else and that wouldn't hurt to do to improve mileage. I even replaced my IAC valve last month. $103
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01-16-2008, 12:49 AM
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I SeaFoamed my car over the weekend and it is getting alot better gas mileage. I just wanted to try and see if the MAF was the source of my slightly rough idle.
01-16-2008, 05:00 AM
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they make maf cleaner or you can use the quick dry formula dielectric and there shouldnt be any problems i have used it on mine before...the maf cleaner is in a grey can..i forgot the brand off the top of my head but i got it at kragen
01-17-2008, 10:49 AM
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haha yeah its just one of those things it can mess up your sensors inside yeah I have used it too( not any more) but they make MAF cleener for a reason and brake cleen for a reason.
Yeah and its CRC that what I have for some reason stp is what came to mind haha but the point is they make a product specifically for your maf thiers a reason for it.
01-17-2008, 01:13 PM
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haha yeah its just one of those things it can mess up your sensors inside yeah I have used it too( not any more) but they make MAF cleener for a reason and brake cleen for a reason.
Yeah and its CRC that what I have for some reason stp is what came to mind haha but the point is they make a product specifically for your maf thiers a reason for it.
Yeah and its CRC that what I have for some reason stp is what came to mind haha but the point is they make a product specifically for your maf thiers a reason for it.
01-17-2008, 02:37 PM
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I never said anything about HP haha the can of MAF clener is about the same as Brake cleen so why not.
CRC MAF cleener
1. saftly cleens and protects MAG's
2. Plastic safe and leaves no residue
on the back of the can it says from CRC that also makes Brake cleen.
Dont use agressive chemicals like brake cleen , carb cleen or air intake cleener on MAF's. This can cause serious damage to sensitive parts.
Now if brake cleen was ok to use I'm shure that CRC would not have even made MAF cleener.
But you keep using your brake cleen bud haha.
01-17-2008, 04:18 PM
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CRC Brakekleen
If you didnt read the back lable.
1. DO NOT use on polycarbonate plasticssuch as LEXAN. MAY ALSO BE HARMFUL TO OTHER PLASTICS.
2 protect all rubber brake parts , plastic and painted sufaces.
I think that about sums it up and the the bold is just how its written on the back of the can I didnt do it to prove a point. I just thought for those of you who didnt know this could help not trying to diss on ya hommie.
If you didnt read the back lable.
1. DO NOT use on polycarbonate plasticssuch as LEXAN. MAY ALSO BE HARMFUL TO OTHER PLASTICS.
2 protect all rubber brake parts , plastic and painted sufaces.
I think that about sums it up and the the bold is just how its written on the back of the can I didnt do it to prove a point. I just thought for those of you who didnt know this could help not trying to diss on ya hommie.
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I never said anything about HP haha the can of MAF clener is about the same as Brake cleen so why not.
CRC MAF cleener
1. saftly cleens and protects MAG's
2. Plastic safe and leaves no residue
on the back of the can it says from CRC that also makes Brake cleen.
Dont use agressive chemicals like brake cleen , carb cleen or air intake cleener on MAF's. This can cause serious damage to sensitive parts.
Now if brake cleen was ok to use I'm shure that CRC would not have even made MAF cleener.
But you keep using your brake cleen bud haha.
CRC MAF cleener
1. saftly cleens and protects MAG's
2. Plastic safe and leaves no residue
on the back of the can it says from CRC that also makes Brake cleen.
Dont use agressive chemicals like brake cleen , carb cleen or air intake cleener on MAF's. This can cause serious damage to sensitive parts.
Now if brake cleen was ok to use I'm shure that CRC would not have even made MAF cleener.
But you keep using your brake cleen bud haha.
01-17-2008, 08:16 PM
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Just read the back of the can of CRC MAF cleener, the same company that makes Brakekleen says not to use brakekleen on your maf end of story.
and yeah I have a K/N filter, royal purple oils, and a sticker on the side that says that I do! thats good for about 50 more Hp so I'm pushing like 400 at the wheels right now easy.