I cleaned my MAF and holy sh!t !!!!!
#1
I cleaned my MAF and holy **** !!!!!
I posted this on the older thread i created because of my performance problems with the car bogging down and lossing power after 3-4k RPM's... but wanted to bring out the topic again since it was such a huge improvement for me.
So I decided to take out the MAF and clean it with CRC Elektra-Kleen....when I took the sensor out it was pretty dusty in and around the sensor wire so I sprayed it at will thouroughly. Put the sensor back, reconnected battery (to reset ECU), and took car for a ride and.....
OMG!!!! all the bog down is GONE and the car just screams thru all the RPM's and I can even hear the VIAS kick in after 5k rpm....I am shocked, the car runs and pulls like a dream now, cant believe what a diff this has made!
I suggest that if you have similar problems and have not check out your MAF you might want think about cleaning it....I know Nissan says its not a serviceable part, of course becasue they can just have you buy a new one!!!
So I decided to take out the MAF and clean it with CRC Elektra-Kleen....when I took the sensor out it was pretty dusty in and around the sensor wire so I sprayed it at will thouroughly. Put the sensor back, reconnected battery (to reset ECU), and took car for a ride and.....
OMG!!!! all the bog down is GONE and the car just screams thru all the RPM's and I can even hear the VIAS kick in after 5k rpm....I am shocked, the car runs and pulls like a dream now, cant believe what a diff this has made!
I suggest that if you have similar problems and have not check out your MAF you might want think about cleaning it....I know Nissan says its not a serviceable part, of course becasue they can just have you buy a new one!!!
#3
I got some from home depot. You dont need to dry because it evaporates pretty quick.
When I cleaned my MAF and TB, I did not feel much of a difference.
Kiosk, did you remove the actuall sensor and spray it down? I only sprayed inside the MAF.
When I cleaned my MAF and TB, I did not feel much of a difference.
Kiosk, did you remove the actuall sensor and spray it down? I only sprayed inside the MAF.
#4
TY-SPRAY Elektra-Kleen is a premium liquid alkaline detergent, foam controlled above 130 degrees F°. Safe on electric motor windings and other electrical insulation. Safe on multiple metals including aluminum and alloys. Cleans carbon, heavy grease, oils and other soils.
http://www.tysol.com/partwash.htm
http://www.tysol.com/partwash.htm
#5
Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
I got some from home depot. You dont need to dry because it evaporates pretty quick.
When I cleaned my MAF and TB, I did not feel much of a difference.
Kiosk, did you remove the actuall sensor and spray it down? I only sprayed inside the MAF.
When I cleaned my MAF and TB, I did not feel much of a difference.
Kiosk, did you remove the actuall sensor and spray it down? I only sprayed inside the MAF.
#6
Pictures
Did you take any pictures of the MAF when you cleaned it, maybe some before and after pics?
Originally Posted by Kiosk
I took the actual sensor out completely (u need special torx bit which I got from autozone) and just spray it down and in around the sensor wire. No need to dry because this stuff almost dries upon contact.....and reset the ECU of course
#7
Originally Posted by Kiosk
I took the actual sensor out completely (u need special torx bit which I got from autozone) and just spray it down and in around the sensor wire. No need to dry because this stuff almost dries upon contact.....and reset the ECU of course
#9
Originally Posted by Cdriven
How much for the bit? Is there a size # for the bit or anything like that?
Sorry I didnt take any pics, the thing isnt that big to begin with. But i did see a lot of dust piled up around the sensor wire....prbly from the 108k miles on my car it was well overdue!
#11
Originally Posted by 00MAXI
I'm at 111k I should do this. You say you got the Elektra kleen at home depot?
#13
Originally Posted by Kiosk
Its made by CRC and its called "Lectra-Motive Electric Parts Cleaner", I picked it up from Autozone. Good Luck!
So you use the star wrench thing, and then unclip the MAF, spray the stuff, and wallah? I went to AutoZone and found CRC "QD Electric parts cleaner” I presume the QD stands for Quick Dry. This should be this same thing right?
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