Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!
You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.
As a registered member, you’ll be able to:

Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics

Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world

Post your own photos in our Members Gallery

Access all special features of the site
Quick Links: How to: Wiring brake lights to horn prank Recommendations for a Cordless Tire Inflator Has Anyone Tried This Product? Do I Need a New Cat? Dashcam - definitely need one after reading this Battery charger recommendations

Clean Mass Airflow Sensor with brake cleaner, or spend $5+ for special cleaner..?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by crackedmirror, Jun 5, 2021.

Post Reply

Jun 5, 2021 at 6:23 PM

#1

#1
crackedmirror [OP] Well-Known Member

Joined:

May 1, 2021

Member:

#364451

Messages:

325

Hearing contradictory information. Would rather save the $5...

crackedmirror, Jun 5, 2021

#1

Jun 5, 2021 at 6:43 PM

#2

#2
Truckntran Well-Known Member

Joined:

Apr 22, 2021

Member:

#363518

Messages:

171

Gender:

Male

Vehicle:

1996 and 1998 Tacoma 2wd

High mileage work trucks

Local Oriellys has had MAF spray on intergalactic back order for a while now. Definitely watching for a suitable replacement cleaner.

Truckntran, Jun 5, 2021

#2

Jul 25, 2021 at 2:46 PM

#3

#3
TACOMA2NDGEN Well-Known Member

Joined:

Jan 24, 2018

Member:

#242230

Messages:

1,990

Gender:

Male

First Name:

ROLAND

new jersey

Vehicle:

2010 dcsb silver sport trd

baja squadron pros

Use crc brand.. good stuff

TACOMA2NDGEN, Jul 25, 2021

#3

Jul 25, 2021 at 6:51 PM

#4

#4
Philrab Curator of useless knowledge

Joined:

Apr 7, 2019

Member:

#289392

Messages:

833

Gender:

Male

First Name:

Phil

New Orleans, Louisiana

Vehicle:

2015 Pyrite Mica Quad Cab Prerunner

Bunch of Basic Taco mods.

DO NOT use brake cleaner, you will live to regret that misguided frugality.

Philrab, Jul 25, 2021

#4

cruxofthebisquit and Key-Rei like this.

Jul 25, 2021 at 7:07 PM

#5

#5
dfanonymous Well-Known Member

Joined:

Apr 9, 2019

Member:

#289657

Messages:

1,625

Gender:

Male

Vehicle:

2019 Voodoo Blue Tacoma TRD Pro.

-Shmellfab rocksliders.... -BD ditch lights -Cali raised ditch light brackets -Sway bar discos -Auxbeam aux 6 gang -Uptop Bravo -Rci trans skid -Rci cat guards -Trd pro eibach lift springs -Hypertech speedo calibrator Etc.

Use brake cleaner on MAF sensor= $250-450 gamble to find out if it’s chemically safe on electrical components.

Buy MAF sensor cleaner and spend more $5 more dollars then you want, for something made for the task.

Seems an easy equation for me.

Last edited: Jul 25, 2021

dfanonymous, Jul 25, 2021

#5

USMILRET, Nessal, Key-Rei and 1 other person like this.

Post Reply

Products Discussed in

M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion 6-1/2" Circular Saw - 2630-20 - ( MILWAUKEE ) - BARE TOOL

NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Jump Starter Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 6.0L Gasoline and 3.0L Diesel Engines

GunVault NanoVault Travel Handgun Safe for Pistols with Key Lock - TSA-Approved

ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool, Read and Clear Error Codes for 1996 or Newer OBD2 Protocol Vehicle (Black)

3M VHB 100x200mm~ (4" X8") Double Sided Foam Adhesive Sheet Tape 5952 Automotive Mounting Industrial Grade Very High Bond 5952 (1 Sheets 100x200mm)

Toyota Genuine Fluid 00295-00103 Formed-in-Place Oil Pan Gasket - 3 oz. Tube

VIAIR 88P Portable Compressor Kit (12V, 120 Psi, Forup to 33" Tires)

Toyota AC Refresher KIT

irhapsody 5 Pack 40/30 AMP 12V DC Waterproof Relay and Harness - Heavy Duty 12 AWG Tinned Copper Wires, 5-PIN SPDT Automotive Relay

ZEN HON Interior LED Light,Lighting Upgrade Accessory of Rear Dome Lamp,6000K Pure White Light,for Toyota Tacoma(4th gen,2024-2025),RAV4(2022-2025),VENZA,BZ4X,Corolla Cross,GR,Hatchback

How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot

Ice Chest/Cooler Security Lock Bracket fits Yeti and Many Other Coolers with tie Down Slot

NREOY ATD Tools 5184 Black Drain Pan - 4-1/2 Gallon Capacity

Goodyear Rubber Air Hose - 3/8in. x 25ft. Black

SYLVANIA 9005 SilverStar Ultra High Performance Halogen Headlight Bulb, (Contains 2 Bulbs)

Lisle 30800 CV Boot Clamp Pliers

OUTDOOR EDGE RazorBlaze, RB-20, 3.5" Replaceable Blade Folding Hunting Knife, Non-Slip Rubberized TPR Handle (Blaze Orange)

HitchHammer Bumper Guard (HitchHammer 14" Wide)

Dash Cam Front Rear 4K Built-in 5G WiFi GPS, Voice Control, 3.39" IPS Screen, Dual Dash Camera for Car Includes 64GB SD Card, Super Night Vision, 24H Parking Monitor, Supercapacitor, Type C, HDR

Vestil URWC-2 Mini Urethane Wheel Chock, 7" Width x 6" Height x 8" Length

Prince Lionheart Car Seat Protector, The Only 2 Stage Seatsaver Designed with Thick Padding, Nonabsorbent, Waterproof, PVC Foam Material. Compatible With all Baby and Toddler Car Seats(Black)

AutoLine Pro Automotive *High Smoke Density* Smoke Machine Leak Detector EVAP Vacuum Diagnostics Tester | Economy Series | 1.2 Hrs Non-Stop Smoke for Each Single Test

CamoSystems Premium Series Camouflage Military Spec Net with Mesh Netting Attached, Small, 9'10" x 9'10", Desert - Light Tan/Tan

Powerbuilt 3 Ton, Bottle Jack and Jack Stands in One, 6000 Pound All-in-One Car Lift, Heavy Duty Vehicle Unijack, 640912

Pyle Flush Mount Rear View Camera - Marine Grade Waterproof 1.25'' Cam Built-in Distance Scale Lines Backup Parking/Reverse Assist IR Night Vision LEDs w/ 420 TVL Resolution & RCA Output PLCM22IR

CDI 1503MFRPH Comfort Grip Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Click Style Torque Wrench - 1/2" Drive - 20 to 150 ft. lb. Torque Range

Omega 91000 Black 40" Foldable Z Creeper

NEIKO 02330A 1/2 Impact Socket Set, 45 Piece Deep and Shallow Assortment, Metric Sizes 9mm to 32mm, Chrome Vanadium Steel, Extension Bars, Universal Joint and Adapter, 1/2" Drive Deep Well Set

QIQU Synthetic Soft Shackle for Boating ATV UTV SUV 4X4 Truck Recovery Together with Recovery Rope 1 Pack (5/16'', Orange)

MILAPEAK 650 PCS Heat Shrink Tubing Kit, UL Approved Heat Shrink Tube Wire Wrap, 2:1 Ratio Electrical Cable Sleeve Assortment with Storage Case for Long Lasting Insulation Protection (8 Sizes, Black)

Rongbo 2 Pack Quick Release Detachable Pull Apart Key Rings Keychains,Double Spring Split Snap Seperate Chain Lock Holder Convenient Accessory Gift

Genuine BMW Spare Top Off Oil Bag Pouch Kit For Any BMW Model

BNTECHGO 8 Gauge Silicone Wire 3 ft Red and 3 ft Black Flexible 8 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Wire

Blue Sea Systems 2512 12 Circuit 30A Terminal Block

Suspa C16-02648 C1602648 17" Gas Prop, Quantity (2), Force is 35 Lbs Per Prop, Force Per Set is 70 Lbs, Camper Rear Window, Tonneau Cover Lift Supports, Window Lift Support, Struts, Made in USA

KEEPER Tow Strap - 2" x 20' Emergency Recovery and Towing Rope, 15000 lbs Break Strength - Perfect for Cars and Light Trucks

1979 OLDSMOBILE FULL-SIZE: TORONADO/NINETY-EIGHT/DELTA 88 / CUSTOM CRUISER VINTAGE PRESTIGE COLOR SALES BROCHURE - USA - FABULOUS ORIGINAL !!

National Parts and Abrasives Replaces Transfer Case Seal Front Output Shaft

Suspa C16-08941 C1608941 16" Gas Prop, Quantity (2), Force 28 Lbs Per Prop, Force Per Set 56 Lbs, Camper Rear Window, Tonneau Cover Lift Supports, Window Lift Support, Struts, Made in USA

Auto Start Stop Eliminator, A-Off Delete/Disable Device Harness for Toyota Highlander 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

LAUNCH Scanner CRP919X Lite 2025 X431 Bidirectional Scan Tool, 32+ Services, All System OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic Tool, 2-Year Free Update, FCA AutoAuth, AutoVIN & AutoScan, Upgraded of CRP909X