[V6-12v] Check/clean those MAF sensors - NO CARB CLEANER???

[Dan Simoes]

Mihnea Cotet wrote:
>
> At 13:16 7/05/2002 -0400, Dan Simoes wrote:
> >Carb cleaner will very likely kill your MAF.  I wouldn't do it.
> >If anything, put the MAF in a baggie with alcohol and swish it around
> >for a bit.
>
> Dan, could you give us a more scientifical explanation for the reason carb
> cleaner would kill a MAF, please? I did once and it didn't seem to hurt so
> I'd sure like to know how dangerous it actually is...

My mechanic has advised that carb cleaner is very strong/abrasive and
should not be used to clean electrical sensors like MAFs and idle
stabilizer valves (ISVs).

Do a google search, several pages warn about using carb cleaner on MAFs,
others recommend it.  I'd stay away from it, personally.