cleaning the MAF sensor

[lickatysplit]

Really amateur question so I apologise.

But can I use any water based engine cleaner or do I need a specific one?

[TheEnd]

Alcohol based, IPA - http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/isopropyl-alcohol-400ml-... is what you'll want.

The main contaminants will be stuff like oil, so you'll want something that will cut through it and leave no traces.

[lickatysplit]

Will that not leave a film on the sensor?

but perfect thank you

[sospan]

The alcohol evaporates pretty quickly.
You could catefully use something absorbant to suck up the wet alcohol/ oily residue before it dries but just be careful.
Just touch with absorbing materiel/ tissue/cotton bud. No pressure or rubbing.

[sospan]

The alcohol evaporates pretty quickly.
You could catefully use something absorbant to suck up the wet alcohol/ oily residue before it dries but just be careful.
Just touch with absorbing materiel/ tissue/cotton bud. No pressure or rubbing.

[GregK2]

A cheaper option i used recently and it worked a treat:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/engine-oil...

[lickatysplit]

cheers greg,

I went into Maplins at lunch and its something only available online.
I will pop to Halfords later