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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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How often should you clean your MAF on the tC?

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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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I do mine every oil change with MAF cleaner.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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^^^ I do the same.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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How often does Scion recommend cleaning it, per the maintenance schedule?
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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The maf sensor is the one that hooks into the air filter tube right, and how do you go about cleaning it??
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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You can buy MAF Cleaner at any auto parts store.

Spray liberally on the sensor (with it removed and disconnected of course).. let it dry, then reinstall.
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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i did'nt know we should clean the MAF every oil change...interesting.
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How often does Scion recommend cleaning it, per the maintenance schedule?
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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You don't have to do it every oil change.

You can do it every time you change your filter.. which may be every other oil change.

Some people are more **** than others..

Just clean it when it looks dirty - trust me you'll know when it's dirty.
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