# How to properly clean your MAF without damage ?

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [March 18, 2006, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962 "2006-03-18T22:42:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![alesserfate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f6c823/32.png) [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2006, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962/1 "2006-03-18T22:42:25Z")

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Hey guys i was wondering if I can use that intake cleaner to spray onto my maf inside there, also do i wipe it with a cloth or what im scared to damage it lmk… thanks. 8)

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**Author:** ![DirrtyDevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirrtydevo/32/5547_2.png) [@DirrtyDevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirrtyDevo)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2006, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962/2 "2006-03-18T22:52:13Z")

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I spray on heavy duty engine degreaser and let it stay on there for 5-10 minutes then use a airline to blow the crap off. I wouldnt use a rag.

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**Author:** ![johnny240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@johnny240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/johnny240)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2006, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962/3 "2006-03-19T13:06:31Z")

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i wouldnt use engine degreaser…i heard bad things about using it…the maf sensor is very sensitive…and that degreaser is strong stuff…use brake cleaner instead just to be on the safe side…hope this helps

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**Author:** ![AnDrEw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AnDrEw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AnDrEw)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2006, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962/4 "2006-03-19T13:10:42Z")

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film container, alcohol, dip the maf in and jently shake. Let it dry and pop it back into the air box.

Andrew.

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**Author:** ![alesserfate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f6c823/32.png) [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2006, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962/5 "2006-03-19T13:44:38Z")

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the whole maf assembly dip in a bucket of alcohol ?

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**Author:** ![prodigy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@prodigy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/prodigy)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962/6 "2006-03-19T14:09:43Z")

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> [@alesserfate](#):
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> the whole maf assembly dip in a bucket of alcohol ?

No, the sensor itself. Take it out and clean it in a solution of either alcohol or automotive prep wax and grease remover (can get it at UAP). Clean the casing with brake cleaner or throttle body cleaner, then put the sensor back in. Good as new.

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**Author:** ![alesserfate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f6c823/32.png) [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2006, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-properly-clean-your-maf-without-damage/93962/7 "2006-03-19T14:26:43Z")

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thanks alot guys, this should be in the FAQ