Clean MAF
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Clean MAF
I have been wanting to clean my MAF on my 96 runner, and finally got around to it the other day and all i can say is that everyone that hasnt done this really needs to, i have done that and changed my front o2 in the past two weeks and i have notived huge gas mileage changes.
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Originally Posted by 4x4nala
yes, do tell.....
Can I guess that you soaked the sensor in rubbing alcohol? Then, let it dry out properly before reinstall?
At least thats how the VW guys used to do it.
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guys, it depends on what year you have. search "cleaning MAF". there are a bazillion threads w/ pics and i think there are 2 writeups in the tech section.
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dang noobies!!!
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Originally Posted by 99runner4me
While you have the airbox and the intake hoses dismantled, you might as well clean the throttle body.
Hell, while I have the hood up I might as well swap a motor in, too
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Originally Posted by Turd Ferguson
Can I guess that you soaked the sensor in rubbing alcohol? Then, let it dry out properly before reinstall?
At least thats how the VW guys used to do it.
At least thats how the VW guys used to do it.
all i did was take the MAF off and then spray it with electrical cleaner, let it dry for a little bit and then reinstalled. pretty easy task
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Originally Posted by 99runner4me
While you have the airbox and the intake hoses dismantled, you might as well clean the throttle body.
did the throtle body as well, for that i got some CRC intake and carb cleaner
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I havent tried it on my toyota yet, but on my explorer cleaning the maf worked wonders. It smoothed out my rough idle and raised my MPG slightly. Usually rubbing alcohol or electrical parts cleaner (aerasol can) is recomended, and you let it dry completely before putting it back together. On the explorer its recomended that you reset the computer, and let the truck relearn its fuel timing curves. Is that recomended on the toyota?
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Originally Posted by MMA_Alex
I havent tried it on my toyota yet, but on my explorer cleaning the maf worked wonders. It smoothed out my rough idle and raised my MPG slightly. Usually rubbing alcohol or electrical parts cleaner (aerasol can) is recomended, and you let it dry completely before putting it back together. On the explorer its recomended that you reset the computer, and let the truck relearn its fuel timing curves. Is that recomended on the toyota?
This is the writeup that most people find when they SEARCH:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...tenancep5.html
(page down to "Cleaning the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor")
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after 4 years i havent cleaned my MAF, when should i do it, that thread u just posted is after 30,000 or 2 years, i am way past that, should i clean it
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Originally Posted by HUTCHSTACO
after 4 years i havent cleaned my MAF, when should i do it, that thread u just posted is after 30,000 or 2 years, i am way past that, should i clean it
Just about any of the typical spray cleaners will work... Remember that you're trying to break down the grease and grime that's built up on the sensor. I've even used brake cleaner.
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Originally Posted by HUTCHSTACO
maybe i will get more pwr
Remember to reset the ECU after you do it so that the ECU will adapt to the new airflow readings quicker.
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Originally Posted by Elton
im going to clean the maf now .... i think it needs it 127k on the 4runner and its never been touched
fwiw, I did mine last night (a semi-regular cleaning) and even after about 8,000 miles of all on-road, there's a BIG difference this morning.
fwiw #2, I used brake cleaner. On the 3rd gens the metering passage in the MAF is sealed in the back. So (like I always do) I loaded up the "chamber" with brake cleaner, let it sit, swirled it every-so-often, then after about 10 minutes, shook it out, and ... done.