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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Maf clean

Can you use TB cleaner so clean wires on maf?
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Old May 22, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Re: Maf clean

I do not know about TB cleaner, but if i were you, I would use CO2 based cleaner like the one they sell at Circuit city, fry's for electrical components.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Re: Maf clean

CRC makes a MAF spray cleaner about 7 bucks at Advance Stores
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Old May 23, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Re: Maf clean

cant find maf cleaner here in canada, anywhere!
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Old May 23, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Re: Maf clean

Contact CRC Canada It's called SensorClean in Canada
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Re: Maf clean

Got it! Going to use it today at 11:30 (lunch)

Any tricks? just coat it and let it dry?
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Re: Maf clean

Just use the crc mass airflow sensor cleaner on your maf. Then clean wirirg with electrical cleaner. I have been told not clean maf with electrical cleaner. Spray maf inside with crc and let it dry completely.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Re: Maf clean

Just used CRC SensorKleen for the MAF

It was all light burn, now shiney silver and runs smoother, seems more responsize
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Re: Maf clean

the MAF cleans itself each time you turn off your vehicle. your wasting you time
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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Re: Maf clean

Originally Posted by KamikazeIroccy
the MAF cleans itself each time you turn off your vehicle. your wasting you time
how does it do this???
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Re: Maf clean

Burn off relay

But was was still coated in a light brown colour, it is all silver and shiney now, does idle nicer aswell.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Re: Maf clean

cool was wondering what the burn off relay was for.
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