Steps For Properly Cleaning MAF?

White2000GT · September 18th, 2006, 08:24 AM

First of all, I have read where throttle body cleaner is used for cleaning the MAF. I do not have throttle body cleaner as the auto store here on base doesn't sell it. So, what could I use to clean my MAF instead? And, what are the proper steps for doing so? I certainly don't want to cause more harm than good by not cleaning it correctly.
Thanks!

mdvaldosta · September 18th, 2006, 08:27 AM

No you don't want to use that, use electrical contact cleaner to clean the heated wire... it leaves no residue and is safe. Some people also use a q-tip to gently wipe the wire off, I think that's unecessary. Just spray it with the electrical cleaner and put it back on.

White2000GT · September 18th, 2006, 03:19 PM

Sweet! Now if I could just get my hands on some of that electrical cleanser. Would Isopropyl Alcohol suffice instead?

mdvaldosta · September 18th, 2006, 03:23 PM

I believe so, the main thing is that it will clean and won't leave a residue. The local parts stores carry the electrical contact cleaner, Autozone, Advance Auto, etc. all have it.

itschristorres8 · September 18th, 2006, 05:34 PM

how would you go about cleaing that...would you have to remove the throttle body itself of just remove the intake and clean from there?

JRubin2000 · September 18th, 2006, 05:58 PM

Theres a cleaner out there specifically for MAF's. Its made by CRC. When i cleaned mine, i just removed the intake, took off the MAF, put it on a shop towel and spray away, but be very very careful when cleaning it. The are these two delicate wires, those are the sensors that you want to clean, just be careful because it would be a costly mistake. So yea CRC Mass Air Flow sensor cleaner, they have the stuff at autozone.

superbeef1000 · September 19th, 2006, 03:13 AM

wut about the screen in the front of the maf would it make any more power to remove it or should it jut be left in place?

DaveT · September 19th, 2006, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by superbeef1000

wut about the screen in the front of the maf would it make any more power to remove it or should it jut be left in place?

I do not believe it would make any power difference and even it if it did it would not be noticable so I would leave the screen in place

Drgnracin72 · September 19th, 2006, 06:53 AM

leave it in place. ive heard of to many peoples car running a little off after they remove the screen. i dont see why it would make a difference but i wouldnt remove it

itschristorres8 · September 19th, 2006, 06:29 PM

even better instead of an intake mount a leaf blower to the car with the funel in the throttle body. ive seen a video of a truck gettting 70-80hp out of it lol! .....no joke

but dont do it lol unless u know how to have the blower fixed to blow at the right time...fit under the hood with the engine

White2000GT · September 20th, 2006, 04:13 AM

Redneck superchargers^^^

September 18th, 2006, 08:24 AM	#1
White2000GT Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rota, Spain Posts: 71	Steps For Properly Cleaning MAF? First of all, I have read where throttle body cleaner is used for cleaning the MAF. I do not have throttle body cleaner as the auto store here on base doesn't sell it. So, what could I use to clean my MAF instead? And, what are the proper steps for doing so? I certainly don't want to cause more harm than good by not cleaning it correctly. Thanks! __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 5 speed BBK LT headers BBK O/R X pipe Magnaflow Magnapack catback UPR CAI

September 18th, 2006, 03:19 PM	#3
White2000GT Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rota, Spain Posts: 71	Sweet! Now if I could just get my hands on some of that electrical cleanser. Would Isopropyl Alcohol suffice instead? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 5 speed BBK LT headers BBK O/R X pipe Magnaflow Magnapack catback UPR CAI

September 18th, 2006, 05:34 PM	#5
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	how would you go about cleaing that...would you have to remove the throttle body itself of just remove the intake and clean from there? __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

September 19th, 2006, 03:13 AM	#7
superbeef1000 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 912	maf wut about the screen in the front of the maf would it make any more power to remove it or should it jut be left in place? __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

September 19th, 2006, 06:29 PM	#10
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 unknown @390 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,342	even better instead of an intake mount a leaf blower to the car with the funel in the throttle body. ive seen a video of a truck gettting 70-80hp out of it lol! .....no joke but dont do it lol unless u know how to have the blower fixed to blow at the right time...fit under the hood with the engine __________________ www.crtperformance.webs.com

September 18th, 2006, 08:27 AM	#2
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,945	No you don't want to use that, use electrical contact cleaner to clean the heated wire... it leaves no residue and is safe. Some people also use a q-tip to gently wipe the wire off, I think that's unecessary. Just spray it with the electrical cleaner and put it back on.

September 18th, 2006, 03:23 PM	#4
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,945	I believe so, the main thing is that it will clean and won't leave a residue. The local parts stores carry the electrical contact cleaner, Autozone, Advance Auto, etc. all have it.

September 18th, 2006, 05:58 PM	#6
JRubin2000 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 203	Theres a cleaner out there specifically for MAF's. Its made by CRC. When i cleaned mine, i just removed the intake, took off the MAF, put it on a shop towel and spray away, but be very very careful when cleaning it. The are these two delicate wires, those are the sensors that you want to clean, just be careful because it would be a costly mistake. So yea CRC Mass Air Flow sensor cleaner, they have the stuff at autozone.

September 20th, 2006, 04:13 AM	#11
White2000GT Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rota, Spain Posts: 71	Redneck superchargers^^^ __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 5 speed BBK LT headers BBK O/R X pipe Magnaflow Magnapack catback UPR CAI

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