My car is much smoother now. Reving faster.

Thank you for those who informed me about the oil from the K&N on the Maf sensor.

I cleaned the MAF with a contact cleaner spray. Do not touch the sensor!
At the same time I tightened all the intercooler clamps.

 

May I ask how you safely cleaned the MAF sensor?

 

NM...I just read the rest of your post...oops

 

U Can Clean Maf With Electronic Cleaner Or Some Minor SoapY WATER

 

I used carb cleaner (marked as safe for sensors) and all has been well in the last 5k miles...

 

This information may come in handy. I've got a nice oily K&N to install in about 500 miles.

Does it just seem bogged down because the sensor is dirty and doesn't get an accurate reading?

 

Makes sense, as the readings from the sensor are steadier ... ECU compensates with correct fuel = smoother revs

Dridge11: Dry the crap out of your K&N before you install it, use a hair dryer, leave it in the Sun, even bake it in an oven if you're feeling brave ... Then use it and monitor it for the first few times you take your car on a spirited run. Make sure there are no oil spots on the base of your air-box. If there are, clean it up with a rag immediately ... repeat until you see no oil spots and then you can use it as a higher performing regular filter ...

 

Could we have the link to the original thread please?

 

It'll be another couple weeks before I put it on. Should I just take it out of the box and set it in my hot garage for that time?

 

yes ...

 

That's why I use a dry type filter...

 

I have the BR filter and was planning to clean it along with the MAF as well. No oil on the filter but I'll try to make sure there's little to no water before installing it back in. I don't think a little of water will hurt it.

 

i didn't even think that the maf needed regular cleaning

 

Here's an article on how to clean a MAF sensor. The sensor is very delicate. If you don't know what you are doing, I'd avoid it. You can damage the sensor and in turn your motor.

http://spydermagazine.com/2002/March.../maf_clean.htm

 

had no idea about the cleaning