Scotty - 2014 Toyota Avalon Limited - 87,600 miles. Will "CRC Throttle Body - Air-Intake Cleaner" work in place of "CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner"? Looking to save a few dollars if possible, cause I'm a cheapskate like you. Thanks.
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Not a good idea. You may save a few bucks but then you may have to invest for a new MAF sensor.
it's better than nothing. If it doesn't work then go back and get the sensor cleaner.
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I personally would not risk melting components of the throttle body or MAF sensor by using the wrong chemical. There is a reason they are different. I will use MAF sensor cleaner for the MAF sensor, and Throttle body cleaner for the throttle body.
The sensor itself is just heating element. You can't hurt it except by physical force.
Intake cleaner should already be plastic safe, but check the can of course.
Good points.
Try plain old electronics cleaner as that's a bit cheaper & the can is much larger. It should be in a red can at walmart.
I use it whenever I have a computer or television apart & as long as I let it dry completely, zero issues.
One can will last you a long, long time, why risk using the wrong stuff?
