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Old 01-16-2007, 10:12 PM
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What to clean MAF sensor with?
Just like it says, what should i use to clean my maf sensor with. The little wires and **** look dirty, and are coated in a thin layer of black stuff. What wont damage it and what is the proper procedure for doing so? thanks guys
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:18 PM
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electrical contact cleaner, spray it down and let it air dry

don't put it in the dishwasher
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electrical contact cleaner, spray it down and let it air dry

don't put it in the dishwasher
Spray that sucker down with contact cleaner and let it air dry. AMEN
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:39 PM
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There is a company that makes MAF cleaner also.
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Old 01-16-2007, 11:47 PM
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where is a common/easy place to pick some of this electrical cleaner up at?
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Originally Posted by mdacton
don't put it in the dishwasher
There's gotta be a story behind that one. Care to share?
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Old 01-17-2007, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 1995greenTA
where is a common/easy place to pick some of this electrical cleaner up at?
Radio Shack carries contact cleaner.

Any general purpose cleaner that doesn't leave a residue is fine.
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Radio shack carrys it its in a white can and has a tiny brush on the end. dont use the brush just use the cleaner and let it air dry.
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Originally Posted by mdacton
electrical contact cleaner, spray it down and let it air dry

don't put it in the dishwasher
Now you tell me. Where were you last April?
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i used rubbing alcohol and ear swabs, worked out well.
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There is a company that makes MAF cleaner also.
CRC
http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/co...x?PN=05110&S=Y
I never looked, but I imagine it could be found on the shelves of most local autoparts stores.
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CRC
http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/co...x?PN=05110&S=Y
I never looked, but I imagine it could be found on the shelves of most local autoparts stores.
Thats the one. I bought it at PepBoys.
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There's gotta be a story behind that one. Care to share?
Thats exactly what I was thinking.
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no story just a joke....
Napa carquest, autozone, all of them carry CRC stuff
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I use carb clean or non-chlorinated brake clean, never had a problem
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