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best way to clean oil out of a MAF sensor?

   
Old 05-06-2010, 09:31 PM
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Red face best way to clean oil out of a MAF sensor?
had allitle overflow/blowback threw the PCV. MAF, filter, intake all coated.

whats the best way to clean the MAF and those tiny sensors?
brake cleaner spray?
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Old 05-06-2010, 09:35 PM
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CRC makes a MAF cleaner

http://www.autobarn.net/maairflsecl1.html
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Old 05-06-2010, 10:14 PM
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I don't think I would use brake cleaner on a MAF.
All auto parts stores have cans of MAF cleaner.
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Brake cleaner is o.k., but don't spray it on the MAF wires. The pressure is too high.

Spray the cleaner on a Q tip so you can clean the delicate wires gently.
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Just get the CRC MAF cleaner at a local auto parts place. Its only about $7
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MAF cleaner will work.... also heard Rubbing alcohol + Qtip
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