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Clean the MAF sensors?

Old Jun 27, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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Clean the MAF sensors?

Can the MAF sensors on the intake be opened and cleaned? Do they need to be?
Thanks.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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You can clean the MAF, but only if necessary...are you having issues that would lead you to this conclusion?
They're very sensitive so you've got to be careful. Most people use brake fluid because they have it laying around but others may suggest something better.
Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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Um, brake cleaner, not brake fluid. YMMV.
Old Jul 3, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Dragonbreath
Um, brake cleaner, not brake fluid. YMMV.
Haha, whoops. One of my brain cells just died.
Old Jul 3, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kargoboy
Haha, whoops. One of my brain cells just died.
must have been from sniffing that brake fluid
Old Jul 3, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Boost fluid works best!
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