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Old Jul 22, 2006, 05:31 PM
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MAF CLEANING, what to use

I need to clean my mas air flow sensor. I remember I read about this a few months back but can't seem to find the thread. does anybody know what you guys use to do this and won't screw up my MAF sensor. thanks
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carb/brake cleaner and be done
Old Jul 22, 2006, 05:36 PM
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So Basically Spray It On Till The Junk Cleans Off Then Let It Air Dry?
Old Jul 22, 2006, 05:37 PM
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DO NOT USE CARB BRAKE CLEANER!!!!

search for CNC cleaner and that should bring up other threads about cleaning the MAF.

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Found this . . .

http://spydermagazine.com/2002/March.../maf_clean.htm
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Use crc mass air flow sensor cleaner. I got mine at ckecker. Works great!
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i use non chlorinated brake cleaner or electronic cleaner and it works fine
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Sorry not Checker got it from Pepboys.
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DO NOT, DO NOT WD 40. My brother once used this to clean his MKIII Supra and it jacked it up.

I saw on Hod Rod TV, they said to use brake cleaner because it has alcohol in it and it evaporates fast. That's why they recommend using it. But maybe you might want to call the buys at AMS or BR just to see.
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