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Old 08-16-2010, 02:32 PM
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After you spray the cleaner on do u guys wipe the sensor with a clean rag or do u let it dry itself?
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I don't touch the sensor. The cleaner will evaporate quickly.
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what cleaner?
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CRC MAF cleaner. Specific cleaner and is sensor safe. Been using it in the Miata for years with no ill effects.
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Originally Posted by cosmic_993
what cleaner?
CRC and several other mfgrs. make "Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner". You can buy it at your local auto parts store.
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CRC Mass cleaner.
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so just spray it on and leave it dry right guys?
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/\ That is correct.
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Thanks!
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^ spray and air dry, but I've seen others use a q-tip.
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I do a triple dip process....
first, Simple Green soak for 30 min.
Second, Electro Wash spray which drys very quickly
Third, Alcohlo (low water content) soak for 15 min. Let air dry... 30 min.

The original issue was over oiling the K&N air filter which put oil on the sensor.

I don't touch the sensor with anything except the cleaners.

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