Bad shade tree cleaning ideas:

"StoneCold" (StoneCold) 02/11/2015 at 01:03 • Filed to: None

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Would cleaning with MAF sensor with 91% isopropyl alcohol or 100% acetone be alright?

I don't think so, but I don't want to buy MAF cleaner for something I'll do twice during the whole life of the car -_-

michael bleggi > StoneCold 02/11/2015 at 01:52

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well, i know it depends on the type of MAF you have..... what kinda car is it in?

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > StoneCold 02/11/2015 at 01:58

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You're probably better off with WD40. Hell, a can of the proper cleaner costs $5.

pip bip - choose Corrour > StoneCold 02/11/2015 at 01:59

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why the need to clean it?

mine has never been cleaned.

never cleaned it on my previous ones either.

Arben72 > StoneCold 02/11/2015 at 02:59

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Maf sensor cleaner is electric parts cleaner which is non-chlorinated carb cleaner which is non chlorinated brake cleaner. Just buy any of those, they all have plenty of uses.

Tareim - V8 powered > pip bip - choose Corrour 02/11/2015 at 03:05

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if the car has been ran with an oiled filter it can get clogged up on the sensor which will then skew the readings it gets and performance is then affected by it

KatzManDu > pip bip - choose Corrour 02/11/2015 at 04:08

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Should always be examined in higher-mileage cars, even if it is after the air cleaner.

Yes, you can get funk built up.

Remember, the MAF is (usually) resistor that heats up and is used to measure the flow of the air into the engine. Funk can cake on it over time, since crud still can get through the air filter.

pip bip - choose Corrour > KatzManDu 02/11/2015 at 04:11

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in that case i'll get mine checked tomorrow as it's going in for service , and now clicked over 555,000km.

might even replace o2 sensor as it's still original.

Arben72 > pip bip - choose Corrour 02/11/2015 at 04:16

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I bet a new O2 sensor and knock sensor would give that old motor a lot of pep back into it. You really should do both of they're the originals.

Street Surgeon > StoneCold 02/11/2015 at 08:36

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Buy the can of maf cleaner or electric parts cleaner, it's the right stuff and probably five to eight bucks. I've *heard* that carb and brake parts cleaner is not advised but I'm no mechanic.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > StoneCold 02/11/2015 at 10:01

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I would avoid anything chlorinated or acetone based. Isopropyl on the other hand is probably fine. Just be brief and make sure it's completely dry before you plug it in again.