What to use to clean MAF

[SVX JAZZ]

I read the how-to on cleaning the MAF. It mentioned brake cleaner. What have you guys used?

I have been losing power while on the hwy and I think the MAF is dirty or going south. After reading the posts I don't belive its the fuel pump.

[Sean486]

They sell cleaning sprays especially for the MAF at most autoparts stores.

[Blacky]

I use brake cleaner or electronics cleaner if I have any.

[LetItSnow]

I couldn't believe all the gunk that came off of my MAF when I cleaned it (with MAF cleaner)!

[siceclipse]

do you do it with the car running or do you take it out and do it over a towel or on the grass.

LetItSnow:
What improvement did you notice after you cleaned it?
What was it doing before that made you want to try cleaning it?

[Blacky]

Disconnect the battery, unplug the harness and spray it . Don't touch the MAF, just spray it clean.

[LetItSnow]

Honest answers:

Originally Posted by siceclipse

What improvement did you notice after you cleaned it?

It was clean.

Originally Posted by siceclipse

What was it doing before that made you want to try cleaning it?

It was filthy.

All told, anything that can absorb or insulate heat that's not supposed to be where it is can cause sacrifices with efficiency. Did I gain 2mpg or 3whp? Doubtful. Doesn't hurt to have the thing cleaned once in a while, though.