Cleaning MAF's?
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Cleaning MAF's?
So apparently my MAF is dirty and needs to replaced according to the dealership. I have a CAI so they won't cover it. A mechanic friend of mine told me to hit it with some brake cleaner and blow it of with air. Would this clean it or harm it?
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get some electrical contact cleaner, make sure it says residue free. you will need a security Torx bit T-20 i believe, remove the center section of the MAF, spray the cleaner onto the two small wires, be careful they are fragile. then reinstall
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thanks. they said it was from oil and residue from the CAI but it was a b.s. excuse and didn't feel like fighting with them. i'll drop by Radio Shack and see if they have some contact cleaner.
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ive used brake cleaner and never had any issues
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Aftermarket filters (cai) that use oil DO make the problem worse.
I'm with mars, i use brake clean and a q-tip. just be gentle with it.
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as for the Q-tips, have you ever seen how tiny those wires are? there is no way im touching those with anything other than a liquid
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Carb cleaner,lightly oil the k&n,that is all.
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yup, thats why K&N filters are a bad idea unless you lightly oil them and make sure to drain all the excess oil off before installation
as for the Q-tips, have you ever seen how tiny those wires are? there is no way im touching those with anything other than a liquid
as for the Q-tips, have you ever seen how tiny those wires are? there is no way im touching those with anything other than a liquid
the MAF elements are tougher than my eardrum and I haven't broken one of mine yet.
