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Old 03-18-2005, 04:04 PM
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i want to use the GM top engine cleaner. I want to use the aresol stuff, because the liquid seems to be too messy. What is the best way to do it?

also, why I am at it, I am going to clean the MAF. How exactly do you clean that with, and how do you do it?

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you can clean the MAF with alcohol impregnated cotton swabs (carefully)
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Autozone sells Electric Parts Cleaner for the MAF, and you dont have to use any contact on the fragile wires. Just spray it on it, and you can see the dirt dripping off.
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Autozone sells Electric Parts Cleaner for the MAF, and you dont have to use any contact on the fragile wires. Just spray it on it, and you can see the dirt dripping off.

yes, i have some of that that stuff, i just wanted to make sure that that was the stuff to use.

Does anyone know about the Top engine cleaner??
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This is with the regular bottle.
I pull off the PCV and hook up a line to the intake. (other end to top end cleaner)
Set the idle to about1K.
Take in half the bottle and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Let it suck up the rest.
Drive it until it quits smoking and change the oil.


I've seen a couple different methods used. This seemed to work fine. Smokes like hell and smells great for a while.
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how much is the GM top end cleaner?
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$5 from a dealership




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