cleaning maf

[passat 130 tdi]

cleaned my maf 3 weeks ago using a isopropyl alcohol spray . car has 94k on the clock , economy is now better and car has stopped that judder at certain throttle pedal positions ( ie not quite enough gas for relevent speeds )

94k of uk air has got to tarnish the metal on the sensor , isopropyl alcohol or IPA is used to clean electrical circuits also lcd tv screens , its not an aggresive cleaner and evaporates in seconds . we have some negativity in this forum about cleaning this item , but without any scientific proof that cleaning it damages it.

i'll take my chances and if it breaks i will buy another maf , if not my cars now running alot better after 1500 miles and i saved what a new maf costs . :p

[Frank.A]

Our Americans cousins swear by MAF cleaner.

Best,
Frank

[Luffers]

Where do you buy the isopropyl spray from?

Also where is the best/cheapest place to buy a new maf sensor?

Cheers

[Frank.A]

Try here if you can't find IPS elsewhere.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAF-cleaner-for-Audi-A2-A3-A4-A6-A8-TT-R8-Coupe-Quattro_W0QQitemZ380116529047QQihZ025QQcategoryZ12 2139QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Best,
Frank

[passat 130 tdi]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Servisol-701-131-IPA-170-Isopropyl-Alcohol-Spray-400ml_W0QQitemZ350175955993QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_A udioVideoElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_HiFiSpeakers?ha sh=item350175955993&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[Luffers]

Thanks for those links

Anyone found a cheap place to buy a new maf?

[passat 130 tdi]

cheap mafs dont last so it seems - bosche unit from the dealers is the way to go .


if you must buy a cheaper maf look on ebay , this 1 comes with 12 months guarentee

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-AIR-MASS-FLOW-METER-A3-A4-A6-TT-BORA-GOLF-PASSAT_W0QQitemZ230336531378QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2303365313 78&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318