Anyone Know how to clean the MAF sensors???

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Dec 22, 2006 | 07:30 AM

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Anyone Know how to clean the MAF sensors???

I have a Granatelli MAF sensor and was wandering if anyone knew how to clean the sensors? I read something before, but dont remember. I am wandering because I use a K&N air filter and heard that the oil gets on the MAF sensors and can cause the car to idle ruff and looooooose pwr.

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Jonathan

Dec 22, 2006 | 07:33 AM

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You can use any non-chlorinated cleaner. CRC actuatly makes a MAF cleaner. You can buy electric parts cleaner and use that. Just make sure it states it leaves no residue. I have cured alot of engine/driveability problems cleaning the MAF.

I am against the q-tip method due to the fibers on the q-tips could get left on the wires of the MAF.

Dec 22, 2006 | 07:59 AM

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I used a toothbrush and toothpaste.

j/k

Napa has a MAF cleaner spray. Works great, cost a few bucks.

Dec 22, 2006 | 08:47 AM

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ISO alcohol

Dec 22, 2006 | 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 01WS6er

...Just make sure it states it leaves no residue...

This is the important part. Any spray cleaner that leaves no residue will work just fine.

Dec 22, 2006 | 10:04 AM

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I use rubbing alcohol. The MAF sensor is one reason why I don't like the oiled filters like K&N. If there is too much oil on the filter, it will collect on the wires. On the car that I have an oiled filter, I run the shop vac through the filter after I clean it to help remove excess oil. A dirty maf will definitely cause issues.