cleaning the MAFS

mbhmustang1998 · 09-03-2003

should i clean my facotry MAFS at 52,000 miles? i do have a K&n filter, but have not yet recleaned it, would cleaning the mass air sensor help it run any better? i mean it runs good but better is better! and if so how do you do it, i need to know even if not now for future reference, u just disconnect it from the air intake tube and shoot it with brake parts cleaner?? thanks

GTRaptor · 09-03-2003

You need to remove the sensor (black think on the top) from the MAF housing, then clean the filaments with a QTip and rubbing alcohol. Be gentle the filaments are thin.

DONT use brake cleaner, its acid and could get into the electroncis.

Mana4Real · 09-04-2003

Use air intake cleaner... They sell it at the local auto parts stores.

1998GT · 09-04-2003

I know ppl who clean it every oil change... I clean it with eletronic cleaner stuff... Works good.

STEN'S2002GT · 09-04-2003

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Originally posted by 1998GT
I know ppl who clean it every oil change... I clean it with eletronic cleaner stuff... Works good.

rnner3200 · 09-04-2003

just cleaned mine it had all the oil goo on it from the k&n, i hear thats a common problem with mustangs and k&n filters, the oil eventually comes off the filter little by little and builds up on the 2 little wires. clean them, your car will run beter, just be gentle

mbhmustang1998 · 09-04-2003

so use electric parts cleaner and spray the 2 wires? thats it?