I NEED SOME INPUT ON HOW TO CLEAN MY MAF SENSOR I JUST INSTALLED A CONE FILTER ONTO MY AIRBOX TUBING, IN MY HASTE TO PUT IT ON I OILED THE FILTER WITHOUT LETTING IT DRY, THE OIL IS POOLING ONTO THE TOP OF THE FENDER AND COLLECTING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FILTER, TOO MUCH OIL!! YA THINK! ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE HELPFUL
Well, I was having issues with my car bogging when trying to get up to speed on the hwy and I was so happy to fall upon the information on the MFF.com board - Thank you Ray and all who offer information.
I've taken the liberty of adding the information here and tweaking it just a little.
Cleaning MAFS (BE GENTLE!)
Need:
t20 torx tamperproof bit w/ratchet
two cotton swabs
rubbing alcohol
1. take out the two torx screws holding down the MAF to the plastic tube(or aluminum tube if you have an intake)
2. remove the wire connector to the MAF
3. gently tug up on the MAF to pull out the sensor
4. dip the cotton swab in the alcohol and lightly rub the front and back wires in the black plastic tube coming out of the bottom of the MAF *be sure your swab isn't soaked...it doesn't need to be.
5. air dry for a few minutes
6. replace and secure MAF to the intake
7. DO NOT FORGET TO PLUG THE CONNECTOR BACK IN! neglecting to do so will result in the check engine light coming on and a trip to either the dealership or a local mechanic or even AutoZone (they will require you to do the pushing of the button to clear the CEL light) to clear the code.
Best of luck!
There is amuch easier and SAFER way to do the job.
Go to Radio Shack and get electronic spray cleaner. Take the air filter off, and spreay into MAF sensor tube and wait 30 seconds for it to dry. If you have mega oil or dirt on the MAF, do it again. It will not leave residue and dries fast.
I do this twice a year or every 12 to 15 K miles. It improves MPG and responce.
I have 145+K miles on my 2001 ZX3 and still going strong.
