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Mar 20, 2008 | 09:28 PM

rrgray8

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How do I clean the MAF ?

My mechanic told me today that my MAF needs cleaned. He said that when running 40 mph that it is only getting 7 lbs of air flow and that it should be around 23.

How/what do you do to clean it ?

Mar 20, 2008 | 09:33 PM

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ight=maf+clean

Mar 20, 2008 | 11:21 PM

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CRC Maf/Electrical Cleaner At Autozone. It is a spray can. Comes with a plastic spray tube also.

Mar 21, 2008 | 12:52 AM

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CRC Maf/Electrical Cleaner At Autozone. It is a spray can. Comes with a plastic spray tube also.

+1 Works great!

Mar 21, 2008 | 01:36 AM

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Be careful not to hold the can too close to the sensor wires, they are pretty easy to damage if you are not careful.

Mar 21, 2008 | 06:17 AM

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I used striaght brake clean with no issues.

Mar 21, 2008 | 07:57 AM

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CRC dumdumdum!! Stuff works great. Used it on many different cars with 0 problems. Just dont touch the wires

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Mar 21, 2008 | 09:57 AM

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be VERY careful while doing this, or it could cost you!

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:07 AM

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CRC Maf/Electrical Cleaner At Autozone. It is a spray can. Comes with a plastic spray tube also.

+4 works great, any non residue cleaner will work, brakclean doesnt leave a residue as well

Mar 21, 2008 | 09:13 PM

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I bought the CRC MAF sensor cleaner today along with some Throttle Body and Air-intake Cleaner

Mar 22, 2008 | 11:51 AM

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Nice! Just make sure everything is nice and dry before you crank it up.

Mar 23, 2008 | 11:03 AM

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I bought the CRC MAF sensor cleaner today along with some Throttle Body and Air-intake Cleaner

Don't use TB, Carb, or brake cleaner on your MAF sensor. Too Harsh!

CRC MAF sensor cleaner is the only way to go. Gently spray the wires inside and let air dry. They gradually get dirty and performance and mileage drops off, so I do mine with every oil change

Mar 23, 2008 | 11:22 AM

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I bought both cleaners

Mar 23, 2008 | 12:06 PM

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I have to try this. My car is getting 21mpg and I'm basically stock.

Mar 23, 2008 | 12:07 PM

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I used brake cleaner. Still works like a champ.

Oct 23, 2008 | 11:47 PM

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I did. Thank you man!

Oct 24, 2008 | 01:48 AM

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My mechanic told me today that my MAF needs cleaned. He said that when running 40 mph that it is only getting 7 lbs of air flow and that it should be around 23.

how does vehicle speed determine air flow? its engine load and rpm.