[Z06] MAF Cleaning
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MAF Cleaning
Can you clean the MAF ( not the screen type, just 2 wires) with a Qtip and alcohol if very careful? The car only has 7000 miles, can it be that dirty already? Does just the slightest amount of dirt cause a problem- Does not look dirty to the eye.
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Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
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Use a MAF aerosol rather than the Q tip swab and alcohol. It's much easier and safer to do.
I do it as routine maintenance every time I change my oil and filter, no matter what it looks like or how many miles.
I do it as routine maintenance every time I change my oil and filter, no matter what it looks like or how many miles.
Le Mans Master
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Like others have said, if you do want to clean them, use a spray cleaner specifically for MAF use.
Melting Slicks
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Btw - I have basically the same car & mileage!
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A qtip and with brake cleaner or alcohol is what I use. You have to be careful, but you can touch the wires to clean it. It all depends on what you are comfortable doing.
