[V8] Causes of Bad MPG

[quattro + 5 or 8 = fun]

DO NOT use brake cleaner.  Carb cleaner only.  Brake cleaner can destroy the
mass air flow sensor.  BTDT.


Shayne


PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
PARTING:  1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro


> From: Bill Hitzler <bhitzler at kpbsd.k12.ak.us>
> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:31:09 -0900
> To: <v8 at audifans.com>
> Conversation: Causes of Bad MPG
> Subject: [V8] Causes of Bad MPG
> 
> When I was asking my question another thing popped into my head. Have
> you tried cleaning your mass air flow sensor. A can of brake cleaner or
> air sensor cleaner will do the trick. Just make sure it's a non-residue
> type cleaner and treat it like the fragile, expensive part that it is.
> Sometimes these things can get gunky enough where a good cleaning will
> make a difference. Good Luck, William
> 
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