Can I use this to clean the maff

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Can I use this to clean the maff

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It's Tec tane contact spray from tool station

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Re: Can I use this to clean the maff

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Some electrical cleaning sprays contain oils. Need to be very careful.
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Re: Can I use this to clean the maff

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Stick to a specified MAF cleaner mate. As delta said. Especially if you're troubleshooting is best to play it safe.
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Re: Can I use this to clean the maff

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I bathed mine in IPA, the residue will evaporate so better than contact cleaner imo.
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Re: Can I use this to clean the maff

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:arrow: Clicky here for details

Says it protects against rust which would suggest it contains some sort of oil :ncool:


:arrow: This is what I used on the MAF


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Re: Can I use this to clean the maff

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I've used this without issue (couple of months ago)

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Re: Can I use this to clean the maff

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bigpete8 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:04 am
 I've used this without issue (couple of months ago)

cant see your link so i fixed it for you...
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Ideally you want to use isopropyl....
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Re: Can I use this to clean the maff

Post by MARKTHOMASBRAND »

BTW the MAF is right down inside the bottom of the black plastic tube - the sensor you see on the outside is the IAT (Intake Air Temperature) sensor - that can be cleaned as well though :thumleft:

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Re: Can I use this to clean the maff

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Thanks chaps :thumright:

Oh dear I hope the stuff I got is ok if not is my own fault.

And many thanks warpcOil for the link I'll have a read shortly.

It's this low speed pulling away and driving, it's very jerky/juddery make me looks like a bloody learner :mrgreen:

I've code po171 but will talk to the mech I use tomorrow or Wed as his machines a lot better than the noddy one I've got and may well pin point more accurate what it is.
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