Cleaned the MAF Sensor
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triton_4.6_power-
It's in the air intake tract. If you unclamp your filter housing, you'll find it just left (or just toward the engine's intake) of the filter. Be careful not to damage the fragile wires or use cleaners that aren't safe for coating and sensors. Pro-flow recommends cleaning with a Q-tip and Windex.
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cleaning maf
Ok fella's.
I have been thinking about cleaning my MAF with windex and a Q-tip now, but my hangup is if i should. Currently i have 93,000 miles on my truck and ive had it since 63k. I have no knowledge on what MAF's history and ive been thinking perhaps i should clean it. My hangup is.. if its not broke.. dont fix it.
Currently my truck gets apx 300 a tank "30 gal tank" and it does ping a little bit, but rungs incredibly strong for high miles.
Another fear is if i somehow clean it and suddenly the check engine light comes on i just blew up a 300 dollar sensor.
If i can expect some gains from cleaning it of any kind im willing to take that risk.
What do you guys think ?
I have been thinking about cleaning my MAF with windex and a Q-tip now, but my hangup is if i should. Currently i have 93,000 miles on my truck and ive had it since 63k. I have no knowledge on what MAF's history and ive been thinking perhaps i should clean it. My hangup is.. if its not broke.. dont fix it.
Currently my truck gets apx 300 a tank "30 gal tank" and it does ping a little bit, but rungs incredibly strong for high miles.
Another fear is if i somehow clean it and suddenly the check engine light comes on i just blew up a 300 dollar sensor.
If i can expect some gains from cleaning it of any kind im willing to take that risk.
What do you guys think ?
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just my .02
I wouldn't use carb cleaner on anything in these trucks. It is for carbs and only carbs! All of our intake parts have a plastic coating (that you cant see) and it will take it off! The service manual calls for only using mild soap and water! But intake cleaner is very mild and should work fine.
Your slight pining is probably due to your egr system being clogged (not just the egr valve)
peace-
I wouldn't use carb cleaner on anything in these trucks. It is for carbs and only carbs! All of our intake parts have a plastic coating (that you cant see) and it will take it off! The service manual calls for only using mild soap and water! But intake cleaner is very mild and should work fine.
Your slight pining is probably due to your egr system being clogged (not just the egr valve)
peace-
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You can't see it with the factory air intake tract. It's bolted inside the left half of the air filter housing. It's unsheathed and visible when using/converting to a FIPK (airbox elimination kit). You can learn all about them here www.pro-flow.com