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Ir0nM4n · 05-15-2013, 11:17 PM

So I read somewhere that it is good to clean the MAF every other oil change. I have not cleaned mine since purchase of car. I have the MAF cleaner, now need the time to remove and clean.

Any pro / con on cleaning or not regularly?

rtcat600man · 05-16-2013, 04:22 AM

I just changed my oil and cleaned my MAF. I too read cleaning every other oil change is a good thing, helps keep the MAF working the way it should.

TooCool5 · 05-16-2013, 05:53 AM

Once a yr.

Ir0nM4n · 05-16-2013, 03:31 PM

Ah, well I will clean mine this Sunday and see how things go.

jwoair23 · 05-16-2013, 04:04 PM

I have 64k on mine and just did it for the first time. Didn't notice a difference, but thought it would be good to do!

ChadG · 05-16-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rtcat600man

I just changed my oil and cleaned my MAF. I too read cleaning every other oil change is a good thing, helps keep the MAF working the way it should.

RTC any tips on doing it? I'm going to be cleaning my Vararam filter so I may as well do that while I have it off. What cleaner did you use, just the generic stuff?

Ir0nM4n · 05-16-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadG

RTC any tips on doing it? I'm going to be cleaning my Vararam filter so I may as well do that while I have it off. What cleaner did you use, just the generic stuff?

CRC MAF Cleaner in a gray can. It can be found at Walmart automotive or any automotive store.

Can't_C_Me · 05-16-2013, 11:39 PM

I keep a can in the trunk just in case. It says to spray like 10-15 time but I think that's to much. I only hit it like 6 times from about 1/2 ft. That's all its quick drying and just don't touch the hot wire. Oh and wear some gloves also and eye protect just in case.

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kjkjr27 · 05-16-2013, 11:46 PM

Like how the can says "Proven to gain 4-10 hp at the wheels" too bad that is prob what the car lost over time from a dirty MAF...

rtcat600man · 05-17-2013, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadG

RTC any tips on doing it? I'm going to be cleaning my Vararam filter so I may as well do that while I have it off. What cleaner did you use, just the generic stuff?

See posts below........

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Originally Posted by MINI HLK

CRC MAF Cleaner in a gray can. It can be found at Walmart automotive or any automotive store.

Yep that is the stuff I use too........

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Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

I keep a can in the trunk just in case. It says to spray like 10-15 time but I think that's to much. I only hit it like 6 times from about 1/2 ft. That's all its quick drying and just don't touch the hot wire. Oh and wear some gloves also and eye protect just in case.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S III

All great advice...........

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Like how the can says "Proven to gain 4-10 hp at the wheels" too bad that is prob what the car lost over time from a dirty MAF...

Not sure I can say you would even feel that change, but sure is nice knowing it should run better.........

KMPrenger · 05-17-2013, 08:45 AM

There was a thread on this very recently.

I have roughly 12,500 miles on my car. Been running a VR intake for the last 4,000+ miles, and an AirRaid for a few thousand before that.

I have never re-oiled the Vararam filter b/c it has few miles on it, and I only drive the car in nice weather as well. I pulled out the MAF last week and it looked like the picture below. I'm not sure how it got that dirty, but it did. I cleaned it off with CNC MAF cleaner, but honestly haven't noticed much of a difference.

ChadG · 05-17-2013, 09:46 PM

I noticed some grime in my TB as well with the Vararam . . . I went 6k miles between cleaning the filter (every other oil change). I'm going to do it every 3k now and clean my MAF when I do it here in the next few weeks.

Ir0nM4n · 05-17-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

There was a thread on this very recently.

Do you have the link handy?

Lil' Nasty · 05-17-2013, 10:50 PM

Dumb question, but is the hot wire in the picture above the orange looking wire we shouldn't spray? Would someone mind elaborating that part for me lol

05-15-2013, 11:17 PM	#1
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	MAF Cleaning, Do You? So I read somewhere that it is good to clean the MAF every other oil change. I have not cleaned mine since purchase of car. I have the MAF cleaner, now need the time to remove and clean. Any pro / con on cleaning or not regularly? __________________

05-16-2013, 04:22 AM	#2
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	I just changed my oil and cleaned my MAF. I too read cleaning every other oil change is a good thing, helps keep the MAF working the way it should. __________________ MY BUILD

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TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Once a yr. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

05-16-2013, 03:31 PM	#4
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Ah, well I will clean mine this Sunday and see how things go. __________________

05-16-2013, 11:39 PM	#8
Can't_C_Me Don't Sleep on My V6 Drives: 2016 C7 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxford, GA Posts: 3,596 View My Garage	I keep a can in the trunk just in case. It says to spray like 10-15 time but I think that's to much. I only hit it like 6 times from about 1/2 ft. That's all its quick drying and just don't touch the hot wire. Oh and wear some gloves also and eye protect just in case. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S III __________________

05-16-2013, 04:04 PM	#5
jwoair23 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 134	I have 64k on mine and just did it for the first time. Didn't notice a difference, but thought it would be good to do!

05-16-2013, 11:46 PM	#9
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Like how the can says "Proven to gain 4-10 hp at the wheels" too bad that is prob what the car lost over time from a dirty MAF... __________________ Twitch Youtube

05-17-2013, 08:45 AM	#11
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	There was a thread on this very recently. I have roughly 12,500 miles on my car. Been running a VR intake for the last 4,000+ miles, and an AirRaid for a few thousand before that. I have never re-oiled the Vararam filter b/c it has few miles on it, and I only drive the car in nice weather as well. I pulled out the MAF last week and it looked like the picture below. I'm not sure how it got that dirty, but it did. I cleaned it off with CNC MAF cleaner, but honestly haven't noticed much of a difference. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

05-17-2013, 09:46 PM	#12
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	I noticed some grime in my TB as well with the Vararam . . . I went 6k miles between cleaning the filter (every other oil change). I'm going to do it every 3k now and clean my MAF when I do it here in the next few weeks.

05-17-2013, 10:50 PM	#14
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Dumb question, but is the hot wire in the picture above the orange looking wire we shouldn't spray? Would someone mind elaborating that part for me lol __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal