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Old May 22, 2004 | 07:24 AM
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Does any one know what product to use to clean the maf? I have searched the threads and have only found threads talking about cleaning but no specific products given.


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Old May 23, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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I've used "Gum-Out" Carb Cleaner.
 
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Old May 23, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=239836

Should tell you what you need to know...
 
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Old May 23, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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thanks guys for the help.
 
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Rubbing alcohol on a q-tip is highly recommended too.
 
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I use pure alcohol on a cue tip. Just be sure you don't leave any fibers on the wires.
 
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Electric motor cleaner works well too.
 
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You can also use Brake Kleen, it works great. I usually take off the whole MAF unit from the intake and spray it every couple of minutes and let it drain until I see the sensors nice and silver.
 
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Maf????
Ok you got me , what the heck is a MAF???
anyone please...
 
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mass air flo sensor
 
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Ok you got me , what the heck is a MAF???
anyone please...

It is inside the air intake tube and measures the volume of air entering the throttle body.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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And you are suppose to clean it? HOW???
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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And you are suppose to clean it? HOW???
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The way I've done mine and many others suggest is by swabbing it with a q-tip dipped in alcohol.
 
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the maf sensor has a special coating on them like your throttle body does so be sure to use a throttle body cleaner. i use bg's
 
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