Is Cleaning the MAF Sensor A Good Idea ? - Team-BHP

Bomi · 15th March 2007, 10:26

My RS is now two years old and I was wondering whether I should clean the MAF. There is no performance issue, mileage is also good - 12 kmpl for sedate city driving, 8/9 for sporty. So should I leave the MAF alone or clean it in a bath of isopropyl alcohol? If I have to clean it where is the MAF located? A picture would help. Thanks. Bomi.

EVO6 · 15th March 2007, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Bomi

My RS is now two years old and I was wondering whether I should clean the MAF. There is no performance issue, mileage is also good - 12 kmpl for sedate city driving, 8/9 for sporty. So should I leave the MAF alone or clean it in a bath of isopropyl alcohol? If I have to clean it where is the MAF located? A picture would help. Thanks. Bomi.

Please... Dont touch the MAF.. Its a very sensitive component and tends to knock if it is fingered with.. If everything is ok.. Just let it be.. Coz there is nothing that goes wrong with it.. Only service it if u think there is drop in performance or FE..

da MotorHead · 15th March 2007, 21:17

Agree with EVO6 100%. If its not giving you problems, let it be. Btw, how many kms has ur car done Bomi?

Bomi · 16th March 2007, 10:22

Thanks guys. So I will treat the MAF like a holy cow.
DMH - car has clocked 25k kms.

autopsyche · 16th March 2007, 13:59

Good advice. The maf should really not be touched, its one of the most sensitive components. A good service, cleaning of the air filter, and oil change is more than enough to keep your car running in decent healthy condition.

chetanhanda · 17th March 2007, 02:35

Skoda has MAF or MAP ? doesnt it have ECU which uses speed density to check air ?

autoenthusiast · 20th March 2007, 12:47

Just incase... FYI below, it would still make sense to treat it like a holy cow

Guide - How to clean your MAF sensor. - BRISKODA - The Skoda Forum and Community

15th March 2007, 10:26	#1 (permalink)
Bomi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 88	Is Cleaning the MAF Sensor A Good Idea ? My RS is now two years old and I was wondering whether I should clean the MAF. There is no performance issue, mileage is also good - 12 kmpl for sedate city driving, 8/9 for sporty. So should I leave the MAF alone or clean it in a bath of isopropyl alcohol? If I have to clean it where is the MAF located? A picture would help. Thanks. Bomi.

15th March 2007, 21:17	#3 (permalink)
da MotorHead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 89	Agree with EVO6 100%. If its not giving you problems, let it be. Btw, how many kms has ur car done Bomi? __________________ Life is too short for traffic.

16th March 2007, 13:59	#5 (permalink)
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,343 View My Garage	Good advice. The maf should really not be touched, its one of the most sensitive components. A good service, cleaning of the air filter, and oil change is more than enough to keep your car running in decent healthy condition. __________________ "I drive a Mitsubishi 3000GT, and I live a 1/4 tank at a time... For those 50kms or less, I'm free."

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Bomi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 88	Thanks guys. So I will treat the MAF like a holy cow. DMH - car has clocked 25k kms.

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20th March 2007, 12:47	#7 (permalink)
autoenthusiast BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 78	Just incase... FYI below, it would still make sense to treat it like a holy cow Guide - How to clean your MAF sensor. - BRISKODA - The Skoda Forum and Community