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Old 01-04-2004, 04:53 PM   #1
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Exclamation How to: Cleaning the MAF

If you are experiencing rough idle after the installation of a CAI, Popcharger, or any other oiled filter replacement, here is a easy and relatively safe way to clean oil off the MAF.

1. Remove MAF tube from whatever setup you run. (This step is not needed if you are very careful and can complete step 2 with out the assembly touching or knocking anything.)



2. Un-screw MAF assembly from MAF tube.







3. Spray access hole with Electrical Parts Cleaner. Allow to dry out (10-15 minutes). Repeat as you wish. Make sure it is dry as the liquid can damage MAF if present on startup. Also Electrical Parts Cleaner is very flammable.

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Old 01-04-2004, 05:36 PM   #2
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Great post VandyZ...thanks for the tip!
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Old 01-04-2004, 05:42 PM   #3
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There are a couple of different types of electronics cleaners. There are some types that are corrosive. Make sure it's the type to use on sensitive electronics components. It will say on the can that it's good for sensitive electronics, ie PC boards etc.

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Old 05-11-2005, 07:01 AM   #4
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I Wish the pics worked.

What do you guys think about this cleaner?

http://www.caswellplating.com/permat...mcleaners.html
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Can you buy this cleaner at radio shack?
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Can you buy this cleaner at radio shack?
You can buy an MAF cleaner from Pep Boys or some auto stores. It is made by CRC. It dissolves very fast.
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3. Spray access hole with Electrical Parts Cleaner

what is the access hole? does anyone have pictures?
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where r the pics?
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You don't need to disconnect the battery first?
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You can buy an MAF cleaner from Pep Boys or some auto stores. It is made by CRC. It dissolves very fast.
+1 ---I use it, get mine at Napa
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rubbing alchohol works good with a coffee filter as it wont leave lint like a qtip. I used to clean heads on vcrs like that back in the day heh.
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what kind of screw driver is that u need to unbolt the MAF from the housing?
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You need a Torx 20 to remove the bolts that hold the MAF in. I am actually going to go and clean mine on my lunch break, I'll let you guys know if it helped.
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You can buy an MAF cleaner from Pep Boys or some auto stores. It is made by CRC. It dissolves very fast.
works!

used it on the MAF of my old Maxima (vq35de) and while i noticed no power "gain", the car idled much better.

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You need a Torx 20 to remove the bolts that hold the MAF in. I am actually going to go and clean mine on my lunch break, I'll let you guys know if it helped.
They're not regular Torx bolts though. They're the tamper proof kind. You can get something like this to remove them:

http://www.amazon.com/pc-Tamper-Proo.../dp/B0009U6ABE
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Mine has phillips head screws.
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+1 mine too
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great advice. reminds me of folk
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Can someone reupload the pictures. I have just been getting boxes with red x.
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I've been trying to get the OP to restore them for the past year with no luck.
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