NEVER Clean Another Mass Air Flow Sensor Until Watching This!

Watch at proclaimliberty2000 how to power clean a mass air flow sensor on your car.
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[@stevenspenneberg7407]

I needed to do this. So I watched a bunch of videos about HOW to do it. I did it yesterday. It worked great. Now today, I’m STILL watching videos, about repairs, that I already did!!! Does anyone else do that??

[@conordia6906]

+1

[@deniswauchope3788]

You got me! 😏

[@angielopez2990]

How do I never clean it again?

[@jesus_lara8274]

Scotty Kilmer twin brother 🤣🤣😂😂

[@chukwuka419]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ty_____G]

Legit looked for this comment

[@dimitrisg.4504]

@@chukwuka419 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭👌👌👌👌

[@maciejsn2126]

Haha my first thought after 1s of video!!!

[@winfield841]

🤣🤣🤣😂 he knows his stuff tho

[@LincolnGTX]

EDIT :Just cleaned up the MAF and replaced air filter, cleaned the MAF housing too, the car now goes excellent, it's amazing, thanks Paul!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

You're very welcome!

[@anhtupham5740]

Very detailed and perfect presentation Sir! My question is how often should I clean MAF Sensor? Maybe every time I do oil change? How many minutes should I wait for MAF Sensor dry? Hope you read this message! Thank you Sir!

[@jmdenali]

Your intensity shows me that you have a prophetic gift brother! Thanks and God Bless!

[@peterswanepoel2807]

Excellent video 5 ***** The message was audible ,clear informative and precise and extremely helpful Thank you

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊

[@drake4121]

This man does everything Scotty Kilmer does

[@artugaradukin6119]

So what?

[@terry_willis]

Some things yes, but Scotty's hands and arms are flying all over. Here's a hilarious parody about Scotty: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6LLnHyFgs92jZI

[@markrouse2416]

At least this guy does not come up with lame titles like the world is about to end.

[@becca0984]

By far the best explained mechanic... My car will barely run its throwing codes p0171 P2015 P0016 P0299 this seems like the easier one to start with to diagnose that even I can do as a woman Thanks

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Rebecca Simpson 👍😊

[@auntbarbara5576]

Paul you are a treasure, and help so many people. Aunt Barbara adores you!

[@ross798]

My sisters Nissan Sentra dash light came on, in this case, I think it's called "service engine soon". So, she goes to one of the biggest names in auto repair and here is the bill, around 1,300 dollars. What's wrong? Well, the Mass Air Flow sensor code came up (100 dollars to throw the scanner on a car, when it's free at the auto parts store). Also noted, missing "clip" on air filter box, so, box won't close. The rest were minor things like air, oil, cabin filter and wipers. So, they tell her, 332 dollars for the Mass Air Flow Sensor AND 96.50 to install it. By the way, Nissan charges about 100 dollars LESS than that AND aftermarket ones are about 200 less. What's the solution to the missing clip? You got it, a NEW AIR CLEANER BOX!! 600 dollars plus 70 to install it. She is stunned and calls me, I see the estimate and say B/S. So, I take out the Mass Air Flow Sensor and clean it, it takes about 1 minute to remove it and put it back. Don't know where they get off charging 96 dollars for that install. I change the filters, and find nothing wrong with the air box. 6 dollars at Nissan and I have a new clip. 600 dollars saved (I would have found a aftermarket for much less). I reset the codes and fire up. I still got a code for the Mass Air Flow Sensor. So, is it ACTUALLY BAD? Do I NEED to buy a new one (but not the 332 dollar one)? I took another look and what did the shop miss (or worse yet, created)? A large tear in the hose that goes from air box to throttle body. Nissan wanted around 90, I decided to try a 18 dollar aftermarket, put it on, turned on car, and NO MORE ENGINE LIGHT. So, if that Sensor still has codes throwing, check for air leaks before you toss it. And find a more honest repair shop.

[@vidvidbiker]

You can also use electrical contact cleaner. Which completely evaporates.

[@johnbeckham1483]

Thanks as I have a bottle of WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner for electrical parts!

[@albertobarrion4771]

It also leaves no residue and cheaper.

[@mustolourien5823]

Thanks for keeping it short and simple.

[@jdsguam]

I used Carb Spray Cleaner to clean my MAF. Helped as far as I can tell. I'll be on the look out for this specific product however and clean it again when I find it.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊

[@Lucy00682]

Thank you Paul. Another learned lesson in keeping my car up to date.

[@ronaldcash8492]

Keeping MAF Sensor Clean will Improve Gas Mileage and Better Engine Performance

[@jermainerivers6263]

Very informative video... you gave very clear, concise and excellent instructions!!

[@DT-of5qq]

Straight to the point. Thanks!

[@josedelossantos2428]

Are you really supposed to inject cleaner inside the housing. I was always told properly just spray the sensors not inside the cartridge it short out the whole sensor unit. So note that the sensor is straight down never spray inside the cartridge of the sensor unit just the sensor on both sides not far not close but safe distance when spraying sensor always remember to keep the downside of the sensor down spraying the Sensor unit. Thanks Paul that was very instructional very educational.

[@andreprince4932]

I like how this guy just gets straight to the point...

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊

[@geoffsullivan4063]

Lol ! Hilariously specific and to the point with no BS ! Thank you ! 😂

[@drakeforte568]

I would add that the rubber o-ring be removed first, I experienced rubber warping with the MAF cleaner. Then clean inside first then outside wire. Lube the o ring a bit before reinstalling so it won't dry out.

[@LincolnGTX]

Thanks Paul, I'm having issues like poor revving, lost of torque, hesitation, no power, very low gas mileage, can't reach over 3000rpm, etc. I already changed the filters, spark plugs and even that idle regulator which was expensive. Only thing left is MAF, so thanks on your video, gonna clean it like you suggested and than try it. It's a Ford Fiesta 1.3i Endura engine.

[@justinhodge4014]

Might be your coil overs

[@LincolnGTX]

@@justinhodge4014 it was MAF, cleaned it throughly and car is unrecognizable, it's going very well, thank you for your input

[@maungmaung4037]

Good find. If vtti engine wrong weight of oil also make poor late rev.

[@Jeff_Seely]

This is a very good video, delivered clearly, with all the warnings that I humbly believe should be heeded. I'd never think of touching part of the sensors themselves. My father was the only person I've ever seen "mechanically" clean one. He used to take anew scalpul out and lightly run it up and down the wire with the touch of brain surgeon. for the rest of us mere mortals, we should stick to the spray, heh heh. God bless man!

[@andilemhlongo9744]

I wonder how you wake your kids you with that tone hahaha, nice and helpful video sir

[@supperhey]

Thank you Paul! The content is useful but I love the delivery!

[@shawnwu3209]

Thank you so much! It's a very clear video and even English is not my first language, it's still very easy to understand!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

You're welcome!

[@2432risingsun]

Helpful video and great advice. My Hyundai Elantra was idling rough and this fixed the problem. Thanks.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Jim Fino 👍😊

[@girohead]

Conclusive, thanks for confirming why not to use other cleaners, not to touch, how often and common ailments.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

girohead 👍😊

[@elliottmead660]

Thank You had to spray the electrical connecter with the CRC first but then it came right off job completed thanks all went well! 2015 Scion Tc

[@OurVideoChannel5]

Who was first? This guy, or Scotty Kilmer? lol

[@markmarkin8478]

OurVideoChannel5😂 must be brothers

[@ronsmate]

Scotty's brother .... by a different mother

[@Robumental]

For real, almost identical

[@woodstock1769]

ha ha ha

[@girohead]

Reminded me of the Scotty parody where the guy accentuates that same face movement.

[@PlanB-3751]

Thank you 👍🎉 GOD bless you Paul🙏 Cheers.

[@darykinnaman2319]

I have to remove my MAF anyway to clean the throttle body. It's nice to know how to clean the MAF properly, thank you.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊 I just posted a video on how to clean a throttle body.

[@thejackel1844]

This fella is serious, very serious...

[@CharidyBaxter-o4r]

Thanks 👍 and have a blessed year...in Jesus mighty name amen

[@shadetreemech290]

Hey, I used isopropyl alcohol which doesn't leave any residue and it worked just fine. It was really dirty too. With 111000mi I don't think it was ever cleaned. I've only had it for the last 18000mi.

[@MajDuty]

Yeah but was it compressed? Did you use a rag or a q-tip dipped in that alcohol and rub the wires? I'm not saying alcohol is not a descent substitute but your comment is lacking a lot of details that depending on how they're answered can totally discredit your claims that isopropyl alcohol is a viable substitute.

[@zeez9053]

If it worked fine afterwards that’s all you need to knoez

[@MajDuty]

@@zeez9053 yeah good advice. Dismiss established engineering data. I'm being facetious in case it's not obvious

[@MajDuty]

Just get the recommended stuff instead of cheaping out with what you have on the shelf. A can of mass air flow sensor cleaner costs about 6 bucks. All these people using alcohol or brake cleaner or carb cleaner, are hacks

[@jameskonners8304]

05 Pontiac Grand Am is acting up and symptoms seem to be related to MAF sensor. Going to clean it ASAP. Will report back. Thanks.

[@peteespinosa2186]

Great information Paul, you’re a great help. God bless you too my friend, be safe.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😃

[@TheNightstalker67]

Thanks Scotty :)

[@mreyesonthelies4386]

Electrical contact cleaner will work fine too, but great tips on cleaning the mass air flow sensor. But still important message that Petrol, WD40 (except WD40 electrical contact cleaner) and any water based solution will NOT work! And very good tips on not touching the contacts directly! And great point that it needs to be done EVERY time the air filter is changed! Remember using wrong solution or touching directly can damage the sensor, so DON'T do it!

[@glitchnyrmatrix7296]

I wish all how to videos were as concise and to the point and "flufless" as yours. I've got a question I hope you would be willing to answer. Just put on a new mass air flow sensor. Runs totally better except... *Engine slightly trembles in high gear going up a hill at lower RPMs. *While idling, the tach will pulse between 600 and 900 RPMs. (I drove this quite a while before I placed the sensor.) Could my plugs be fouled or does the computer take a day or two to recalculate everything. Or might I have some other sensors that need replacing? (2000 S-Type V-6) Thanks for any help you can give me, Neil

[@franciscocortes779]

I thought you don't spray them upsidown cuz it could mess up the inside??

[@theodavies8754]

I would add to keep the MAF upright at all times when spraying, the puddle on the floor will stain so down with some card. No need to go point blank with the spray, it's solvent. Extra care not to drop it, easily damaged through shock. Eye protection and gloves. If you have hands you can do this job.

[@Batman-tb6fq]

Thank you again. Paul

[@stevenstolle3624]

Thank you, a nicely made video with great information. I needed this. God Bless you too! Amen.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Steven Stolle 👍😊

[@Lordlovaduck]

Outside the USA may be difficult to find MAF cleaner. But you can use good quality electric contact cleaner. Many report success. Of course, do at own risk.

[@scottharrisohn6972]

very detailed, well done

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊

[@dimidomo7946]

One of the better presentations about simple car component cleaning. Good job Paul! As much as I don't want to, I'll have to purchase either a ZEP brand mass air flow sensor cleaner or a CRC brand mass air flow sensor cleaner. Are there any less expensive MAF sensor cleaners available?

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Nothing cheaper that I know of. Remember, you usually get what you pay for.

[@Archer28M]

Use break cleaner it's cheaper and evaporates even faster. Well it's 2,28€ in my local car parts store.

[@darkhelmet4279]

@@Archer28M BAD idea. That will leave residue! Spend the 10 bucks and do it right!

[@Cococholoco]

@@Archer28M Break cleaner is agresive with plastic.

[@andromo007]

Wear gloves, man, that liquid can't be good for your health.Try not to inhale the fumes either. Be safe, take care.

[@adjr9313]

Who cares?

[@2012isRonPaul]

can u explain a bit slower where the sensor is located? i didnt quite get it

[@sihlelucky2124]

Just experience the same problem todae and my car is jetta 3Cli will have to try this thanks.

[@LOLstudio-tb4gt]

straight to the point, no time for bullshit. thanks!

[@elaine3642]

I think this is my problem on my 2006 Toyota corolla. Auto zone said it was my computer. Already bought a computer! SMH! @_@. Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@tombanes]

Yes like he says, it dries almost instantly. You don’t have to wait 2 -3 hours like some other KZbinr stated.

[@shadetreemech290]

Quick and to the point.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊

[@sleepless3y3s]

Just cleaned my MAF sensor, and checked the Short Term Fuel Trim on Torque app, it looks on the happier negative fuel trim side. No more over 10%.

[@precool]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@PassionateTrainer]

Awesome presentation...

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Passionate Trainer 👍😊

[@davidyj9013]

If the spray dries very quickly, could you reinstall the MAF sensor right away and let the air flow finish the drying process?

[@knight32d]

Great video. 👍👍 Is there an equivalent product to MAFSC? Can I use 90% alcohol instead as it's a quick drying solution?

[@russbowerschannel449]

Thanks, this was helpful, but has anyone suggested wearing gloves and eye protection? What is the solvent in the cleaner spray?

[@alansnider6365]

Great Information, thanks

[@moviesforyouallday890]

Nuff respect and thanks

[@chichan9461]

straight forward and clear. Like!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊

[@PEnZKE99]

this is easy but somehow i stripped the screw and cant find other way to take it out except buying drill bit. any suggestion?? my last option is go to shop and have it taken out those screw out.

[@mooma20121]

I used normal dry contact cleaner and its work

[@chrisbroesky2932]

You need the scotty sunglasses!

[@music9556]

actualy if you clean any oil sludge in the engine vent side of the air cleaner that also makes the engine breathe better. btter to just clean the whole plastic assembly that goes from the air cleaner side and the throttle body side. remove the whole thing and wash it out as well as clean the MAF sensor.

[@Marginal391]

Thank you 👍✔️

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Vladimir Hristov 👍😊

[@thynguyen6837]

You are the man :) Thank you.

[@jonsmith6982]

I honestly really do think it does affect your fuel consumption my car start drinking gas bad i was thinking this is not right i knew something was going wrong but didnt know what a month later my check light came on mass air flow meter had stopped working i replaced it my car went straight back to its normal consumption i think it really does pay to service them .

[@danielobriot3116]

Thank you for the info 🚀

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@sajidkhanmahmood]

i hava atoyota yaris but its not as easy to access the maf as easily as it is on your car there is too much stuff in the way but i will still attempt it at some point.

[@quantumquestions5849]

Thank you

[@stephenpinson9688]

His face relaxes me...seriously reassuring

[@tomswill9189]

Thanks

[@shandelphipps4308]

Great video man. Totally 💯

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊

[@333-p2o]

What a legend!!

[@markmarkin8478]

Awesome videos thanks

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Mark Markin 👍😊

[@seragali1353]

What causes the engine to vibrate when the rpm is installed at 1500 rpm in a 2009 Sonata while parking, although I have checked it with the devices many times and I have not found a solution and sometimes it has double torque while driving.. Almost at a speed of 80 km

[@dimitrisg.4504]

Skatman John! Ski-bi-di-da-dop!!

[@WiraTempur82]

Thanks for the tip mate

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@adenlove9207]

Greetings from Aden/South Arabia, question to be raised do we have to disconnect the Bettery Negative Terminal prior of MAF Sensor cleaning ,many thanks nice and interesting information.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

Personally I do not and have never had any problems but if it would make you more comfortable then go ahead and disconnect it.

[@doehunter]

Nice right to the point video! Thanks!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@Xyrium]

ECU reset once complete?

[@TheSuperduke516]

Great video, does he talk like this all the time😄

[@choideguzman7394]

...good day sir...thanks 4 d video

[@INTERNA9]

Thanx

[@proclaimliberty2000]

👍😊

[@changingworld5397]

That's good instruction. Thanks.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@darioselim7052]

Thanks for sharing sir...👍👍👍

[@mmartin030]

So you don’t clean the connector piece itself? Just the sensor?

[@melodyrhythms1225]

Hey.gd piece of advise dude..i have a 1989 sentra ex wagon...its a caburretor..that the engine has...and i dont kno where is the mass air flow sensor located...do you.know if this make/model.came with this..plz help

[@MoreT3ch]

I own a 2017 chevy cruze and the check engine came on a couple of weeks ago. Had it checked and is the mass sensor code. The light goes on/off every now and then. Today I cleaned it with that same cleaner when the check engine light wasn't on, but after I placed the sensor back and started my car, the check engine came on. Also, I read that if you disconnect the harness from the sensor while the car on, it should shut off meaning the sensor is good and if it doesn't then the sensor is bad...my car didn't go off. So, time for a new sensor?

[@MoreT3ch]

There is no other sign/symptom added to the check engine light coming on/off. Any idea?

[@TehKaiser]

Something else can be causing the MAF to misbehave.

[@robinpesencie2981]

🇿🇦 From South Africa: Please give the name or link to the site where to buy the MAF cleaner.Once again thank you for the post.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

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[@droman608]

Red Foreman. Except he’s MUCH nicer!

[@proclaimliberty2000]

D Roman 👍

[@elchinguengenchon]

I have almost an exact highlander just like yours, i have been working on it but no luck, changed throttle body, purge valve, spark plugs and fuel injectors, engine runs rough when I accelerate and makes a hissing sound at air filter housing. Please help!!

[@Grenadieros]

Greetings from Greece,thank you for the video. Very nice avatar by the way.

[@davidmccoley6522]

Scotty says to fully dry a couple of hours.

[@proclaimliberty2000]

The product used in this video says it takes minutes to dry.

[@AlexCottrell]

What cleaner did you use mate?

[@Elysianplains]

Don’t hold it in a way that the cleaner fluid goes into the actual sensor board though

[@vincentlee2460]

You can use isopropyl alcohol. Drip a few drops on the 2 wires hidden right inside. The stubborn carbon deposits just won't come loose. Use a pin to glide over the wires to dislodge the carbon. The wires are tough enough and its not like spider web fragile. When you are done, you will see 2 shiny wires with something cylindrical in the wire's center. I put back everything and it works like new and awesome acceleration. Idle is at 750 rpm and absence of rpm surging or engine dying off. CRC spray for MAF is just overpriced. Just don't use cotton buds or something that will leave traces on the wires which gets heated up and it will burn if something is stuck there

[@zeez9053]

Great advice .I agree spay company would like a monopoly on what they use that they try to keep mysterious.Was wondering though if meths would be ok as pure Alkahol cannot find at this moment ?

[@vincentlee2460]

@@zeez9053 Methanol? So long it does not leave any residue, its fine. The 2 wires gets very hot during operation . Impurities on it will support combustion and contaminate the wires