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Old 07-06-2004 | 08:55 PM
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When to clean MAF?

Today seems like "Rondo: YOU ASK THE QUESTION!!" day. Ok I know theres a ton of info on how to clean the MAF I even went thru 4 pages of search totals, but didnt see anything on when. At least I didnt see any..
I have bought this.

Will this work? or should I wait until my check engine lite comes on? or If I ever have acceleration issues? I mean my 4Runner is runner pretty well right now.. but its got over 30K on it and what Ive read says "clean maf at 30k" but Im also of the school of "if it aint broke..."
Oh and Ive never said this but seriously..
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Old 07-06-2004 | 09:36 PM
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If you have a K&N or something like that you should check/clean it at every oil change. But if you have a reglar paper filter then just unscrew it and take a look at it. If it needs cleaning then do it. I'm not quite sure of the "clean MAF at 30K" thing though.
Old 07-06-2004 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by humanoid
If you have a K&N or something like that you should check/clean it at every oil change. But if you have a reglar paper filter then just unscrew it and take a look at it. If it needs cleaning then do it. I'm not quite sure of the "clean MAF at 30K" thing though.
I do have an Amsoil Airfilter..
Im guessing thats the stuff I need to clean it with right?
Old 07-06-2004 | 11:19 PM
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That would be it!
Old 07-11-2004 | 04:42 PM
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i know this is a stupid question, but i haven't found my answer... what does maf stand for?
Old 07-11-2004 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by myota
i know this is a stupid question, but i haven't found my answer... what does maf stand for?
I think is stands for Mass AirFlow sensor.. so a search for cleaning MAF and theres alot of info on cleaning some with pictures even 8).. I just wasnt sure when to clean..
Old 07-11-2004 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rondo221
I think is stands for Mass AirFlow sensor.. so a search for cleaning MAF and theres alot of info on cleaning some with pictures even 8).. I just wasnt sure when to clean..

You can clean as often as you like but you probably don't need to do it more than every 30-40k miles.
Yes, that contact cleaner is fine to use as well.
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