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Sent to Car Experts June 03, 2005 5:52 p.m.

My mass air flow sensor got oil in it from the filter. Is it possible to clean the MAF out, or do i have buy a new one?

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June 03, 2005 5:58 p.m. (5 minutes and 57 seconds later)

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June 03, 2005 5:59 p.m. (30 seconds later)

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Well, if it oil contaminated, it surely cant hurt to try to clean it, although it is probably damaged and will need to be replaced.

Try an aerosol brake parts cleaner (brakleen); this removes oil and evaporates without leaving any residue. The problem with solvents is you never know if they will dmamge the printed circuit board inside the sensor.

An oil impregnated type of air filter like K&N should never be used on a vehicle with a MAF; most of teh vehicle manufacturers have TSBs out on this issue...

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June 03, 2005 6:07 p.m. (7 minutes and 59 seconds later)

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Enginboy gave you the correct answer first. He should get the accept.

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Sent June 03, 2005 6:33 p.m. (26 minutes and 22 seconds later)

i can't even view the replies... whats the deal?

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June 03, 2005 6:38 p.m. (4 minutes and 46 seconds later)

Try refreshing the screen

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