Hey Scotty can I use CRC wire dryer electrical parts cleaner on my 92 galant mass air flow sensor. https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneous-cleaners-and-degreasers/electrical-parts-cleaner?filterByKeyWord=crc+wire+dryer+electrical+parts+cleaner&fromString=search&isIgnoreVehicle=false
I use CRC Mass Air Flow cleaner. That spray you're using is to clean electrical connections...really they both involve electrical components, but to play it safe I use the one that is specifically for cleaning the MAF sensor (it dries up VERY quickly compared to the electrical cleaner). But just as a warning, I know someone who used that CRC Electrical Parts Cleaner to clean their MAF sensor and it damaged it.
@razmigb
how was it damaged?
@mountainmanjoe
The sensor got ruined after he cleaned it with the electrical parts cleaner (threw a code and the measurements were all over the place). I told him to replace the sensor and everything was back in shape. I use my experience to answer questions...sure it says on the can "electrical cleaner", but I don't recommend using it on any delicate sensors. Why else would the same company, CRC, make a MAF sensor cleaner? There is a reason for it. I use the right cleaners for the job. I bet you it says on the can NOT to use on MAF sensors, but if it does it needs to be revised because I witnessed first-hand that it damaged it...
@razmigb
no, I've never seen a warning against using on MAF sensors. They make specific MAF sensor cleaner to make more money of course.
@mountainmanjoe
It says nowhere on the can to use on MAF sensors. That stuff is "specifically for electric motors, transformers, and machinery"--directly from their website. Like I said, they make a specific cleaner for MAF sensors. I just find it interesting that you downvoted my answer without understanding my experience and what the cleaner is used for. Have you even used it before to even talk about it, let alone vote on my answer?
@razmigb
Of course.
as long as it leaves zero residue.
I would spray a bit on a piece of clean glass, let it evaporate, and then hold it up to the light.
Do not play with the sensor. How much does it cost a bottle of spray. It really does not worth the hassles you will put yourself.
@yaser
A) they are pretty expensive
B) it's an extra trip to the store
C) it will sit on your shelf for the rest of your life
so to me that is the bigger hassle.
Plus you need gallons of them to clean the sensors and each car has hundreds of them. {black}:shutmouth: {black}:shutmouth: {black}:shutmouth:
@yaser
Wow, am I the only one that uses this stuff on a regular basis? I clean my sensors regularly mainly because they get covered with oil droplets after some time. I've never had issues with playing with my sensors and that's on a BMW.
@yaser
if you listen to all the marketing hype, then you're just going to end up with a closet full of special sprays and fluids for every little part. If you operate a shop where you're cleaning MAfs on a weekly basis, then sure buy it. But a heating element is all it is, and it needs to be really clean. It's not brain surgery.
@razmigb
I used it once in my life, and I didn't need to. (problem was something else).