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.

 

STP maf cleener you can get it at most parts stores .

 

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.

 

Try not really coating the filter in oil just lightly covering will do just fine.

 

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.

 

spray it with brake cleaner

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

No brake cleen is not good for the maf.

 

Any electro contact cleaner or M A F cleaner will do fine I spray mine off every time I clean the filter, But I would not spray with brake clean.

 

CRC brand

 

then im left pondering why MAF still works fine

 

 

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.

 

I bet you are feeling that 4-10hp difference...its a gimmick never had a problem with brake cleaner so i will continue using it.

 

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 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.

 

Your spelling sucks and I bet your one those guys that buys STP octane boosters, synthetic fluids, and other additives because they are made so they must work as advertised. Right? K&N CAI is good for like what, 10-20 rwhp?

 

I'm guessing you are just messing with me haha your funny. its not about HP dude its the proper way to do things its like I'm shure you could drink a little Brakekleen and it wouldent kill you the first time haha.

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.