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How Often Do You Guys Clean Your MAF?

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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 02:45 PM
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Just wondering how often should I clean my MAF for my gs350? Thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 02:48 PM
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Never! The only time it should be needed is when you have issues with the car.
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 02:51 PM
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I cleaned the MAF on the Buick once, when there were performance problems.
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 02:56 PM
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Never! The only time it should be needed is when you have issues with the car.
That's good advice...
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by NickDangr
I cleaned the MAF on the Buick once, when there were performance problems.
Do you have a brother named Carlos Dangr? Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 10:32 PM
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Never, only if there is an issue, which you'll probably never have.

Don't mess with things that are not broken because you'll more likely do some harm than good.
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 07:04 AM
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Unless you applied too much oil on your air filter and are now experiencing issues, the MAF should be fine and left alone.
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 12:23 PM
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No cleaning needed.
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