In another thread MAF cleaning was recomended, so while i have the air intake apart ive decided to shoot some cleaner down the intake , ive not used any products in 4-5 years so im wondering whats the hot ticket in Carb/injector cleaner sprays nowadays ? I think all i still have on my rack rightnow is general purpose carb cleaner from autozone, is there a better product availiable over the counter ? or are they all about the same ? 2006 5.3ltr silverado I only pose this question becouse i know if i dont someones going to tell me there was a much better product availiable and i didnt use it. while im on the topic, is there a prefered MAF sensor cleaner or are they all about the same ?
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I have used supertech carb/intake cleaner in many projects with good results. Never have cleaned a sensor with it though.
I have an 1989 Corvette with Tuned Port Injection. I use CRC's MAF cleaner and their throttle body cleaner (two separate products). I use their carb cleaner on my Holley-equipped Corvettes. All three products are different and not interchangeable according to CRC.
Of the three, the carb cleaner seems to have the most solvents followed by the throttle body cleaner while the MAF cleaner had the least (but doesn't leave any residue behind on the MAF wires).
Of the three, the carb cleaner seems to have the most solvents followed by the throttle body cleaner while the MAF cleaner had the least (but doesn't leave any residue behind on the MAF wires).
Originally Posted By: MrBeachcomber
I have an 1989 Corvette with Tuned Port Injection. I use CRC's MAF cleaner and their throttle body cleaner (two separate products). I use their carb cleaner on my Holley-equipped Corvettes. All three products are different and not interchangeable according to CRC.
Of the three, the carb cleaner seems to have the most solvents followed by the throttle body cleaner while the MAF cleaner had the least (but doesn't leave any residue behind on the MAF wires).
yes, Most deffinately planning on using two seperate products..
I have an 1989 Corvette with Tuned Port Injection. I use CRC's MAF cleaner and their throttle body cleaner (two separate products). I use their carb cleaner on my Holley-equipped Corvettes. All three products are different and not interchangeable according to CRC.
Of the three, the carb cleaner seems to have the most solvents followed by the throttle body cleaner while the MAF cleaner had the least (but doesn't leave any residue behind on the MAF wires).
yes, Most deffinately planning on using two seperate products..
Originally Posted By: OtisBlkR1
Originally Posted By: MrBeachcomber
I have an 1989 Corvette with Tuned Port Injection. I use CRC's MAF cleaner and their throttle body cleaner (two separate products). I use their carb cleaner on my Holley-equipped Corvettes. All three products are different and not interchangeable according to CRC.
Of the three, the carb cleaner seems to have the most solvents followed by the throttle body cleaner while the MAF cleaner had the least (but doesn't leave any residue behind on the MAF wires).
yes, Most deffinately planning on using two seperate products..
crc makes good products. valvoline throttle body cleaner works fine too.
Originally Posted By: MrBeachcomber
I have an 1989 Corvette with Tuned Port Injection. I use CRC's MAF cleaner and their throttle body cleaner (two separate products). I use their carb cleaner on my Holley-equipped Corvettes. All three products are different and not interchangeable according to CRC.
Of the three, the carb cleaner seems to have the most solvents followed by the throttle body cleaner while the MAF cleaner had the least (but doesn't leave any residue behind on the MAF wires).
yes, Most deffinately planning on using two seperate products..
crc makes good products. valvoline throttle body cleaner works fine too.
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
My rule of thumb is to buy whatever CARB, BRAKE or INTAKE cleaner that is cheapest. They all work. When I get to more sensitive cleaners like MAF sensor cleaner and electrical contact cleaners I like to go with a well known maker like CRC.
who carries CRC products ?
My rule of thumb is to buy whatever CARB, BRAKE or INTAKE cleaner that is cheapest. They all work. When I get to more sensitive cleaners like MAF sensor cleaner and electrical contact cleaners I like to go with a well known maker like CRC.
who carries CRC products ?
Originally Posted By: OtisBlkR1
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
My rule of thumb is to buy whatever CARB, BRAKE or INTAKE cleaner that is cheapest. They all work. When I get to more sensitive cleaners like MAF sensor cleaner and electrical contact cleaners I like to go with a well known maker like CRC.
who carries CRC products ?
Advance Auto for one, most NAPA, etc.
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
My rule of thumb is to buy whatever CARB, BRAKE or INTAKE cleaner that is cheapest. They all work. When I get to more sensitive cleaners like MAF sensor cleaner and electrical contact cleaners I like to go with a well known maker like CRC.
who carries CRC products ?
Advance Auto for one, most NAPA, etc.
Don't spray down the intake.
Clean things manually. You can generally take a few intake pieces off to clean the MAF or TB.
Clean things manually. You can generally take a few intake pieces off to clean the MAF or TB.
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I like to use AC Delco Combustion chamber cleaner, a toothbrush, and a towel to clean them out. It will quickly make it look like new.
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Don't spray down the intake.
Clean things manually. You can generally take a few intake pieces off to clean the MAF or TB.
could you explain this please ? my last experience cleaning a intake was 5 years ago with a carbed chevy 350 (motor running) spraying the devel out of it.. i purchased two cans today. Intake cleaner and MAF cleaner.. the intake cleaner says right on the can to spray the intake, Im not saying your wrong, id just like a clairification as to why you say not to spray it. Now if your refering to not spraying through the filter and MAF, of course not..
Don't spray down the intake.
Clean things manually. You can generally take a few intake pieces off to clean the MAF or TB.
could you explain this please ? my last experience cleaning a intake was 5 years ago with a carbed chevy 350 (motor running) spraying the devel out of it.. i purchased two cans today. Intake cleaner and MAF cleaner.. the intake cleaner says right on the can to spray the intake, Im not saying your wrong, id just like a clairification as to why you say not to spray it. Now if your refering to not spraying through the filter and MAF, of course not..
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Carbureted cars don't need their intakes flushed. They are perpetually flushed by the gas mixture.
I don't know why you did this.
MAF cleaner is sprayed on the MAF - that's how it works. It doesn't take much, and it is much preferable to remove it from the car.
Tell me exactly why you want to spray anything down the intake.
I don't do it or recommend it.
I don't know why you did this.
MAF cleaner is sprayed on the MAF - that's how it works. It doesn't take much, and it is much preferable to remove it from the car.
Tell me exactly why you want to spray anything down the intake.
I don't do it or recommend it.
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
Carbureted cars don't need their intakes flushed. They are perpetually flushed by the gas mixture.
I don't know why you did this.
MAF cleaner is sprayed on the MAF - that's how it works. It doesn't take much, and it is much preferable to remove it from the car.
Tell me exactly why you want to spray anything down the intake.
I don't do it or recommend it.
the carbed 350 was a friends track toy that had been ran withought a air filter (it was pretty nasty looking) our local track/tuner/wrench man recomended and assisted with cleaning "flushing" the carb with a can of carb cleaner while this car was running.. Ive never personaly cleaned the intake on a fuel injected motor. Most of my experience is with carbed cars and bikes.. most of my more recent toys were not kept long enuff to warrant any intake service other than a filter (my opinion) My plan was to remove the Maf, clean it, set aside and let it dry, remove the plumbing to the intake on my 5.3 silverado and spray the intake down and clean with soft brush and rag. I appoligize if my slang was mistunderstood.. you statement on not spraying the intake sent up a red flag for me questioning why its not safe to spray the intake.. are you saying dont spray cleaner directly on it, down it, what ? spray cleaner on a rag and and then clean ? Im just after clairification.. im assuming you know something that i dont..
thanks !
Carbureted cars don't need their intakes flushed. They are perpetually flushed by the gas mixture.
I don't know why you did this.
MAF cleaner is sprayed on the MAF - that's how it works. It doesn't take much, and it is much preferable to remove it from the car.
Tell me exactly why you want to spray anything down the intake.
I don't do it or recommend it.
the carbed 350 was a friends track toy that had been ran withought a air filter (it was pretty nasty looking) our local track/tuner/wrench man recomended and assisted with cleaning "flushing" the carb with a can of carb cleaner while this car was running.. Ive never personaly cleaned the intake on a fuel injected motor. Most of my experience is with carbed cars and bikes.. most of my more recent toys were not kept long enuff to warrant any intake service other than a filter (my opinion) My plan was to remove the Maf, clean it, set aside and let it dry, remove the plumbing to the intake on my 5.3 silverado and spray the intake down and clean with soft brush and rag. I appoligize if my slang was mistunderstood.. you statement on not spraying the intake sent up a red flag for me questioning why its not safe to spray the intake.. are you saying dont spray cleaner directly on it, down it, what ? spray cleaner on a rag and and then clean ? Im just after clairification.. im assuming you know something that i dont..
thanks !
Don't worry...it is safe to spray cleaner into the intake. There are no small passage ways to get clogged up, the valves benefit from the cleaner too. Also, the o2 sensors won't be damaged as the cleaners are o2 safe.
I and many others do it and without problems, just improvements.
I and many others do it and without problems, just improvements.
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Don't worry...it is safe to spray cleaner into the intake. There are no small passage ways to get clogged up, the valves benefit from the cleaner too. Also, the o2 sensors won't be damaged as the cleaners are o2 safe.
I and many others do it and without problems, just improvements.
thanks, if it says its safe on the can... Im not planning to open the butterfly and empty the can, this is just a clean up of the butterfly and surrounding area.. i cant imagine a company selling intake cleaner that you cant spray on the intake.. i was just looking for clairification.
Don't worry...it is safe to spray cleaner into the intake. There are no small passage ways to get clogged up, the valves benefit from the cleaner too. Also, the o2 sensors won't be damaged as the cleaners are o2 safe.
I and many others do it and without problems, just improvements.
thanks, if it says its safe on the can... Im not planning to open the butterfly and empty the can, this is just a clean up of the butterfly and surrounding area.. i cant imagine a company selling intake cleaner that you cant spray on the intake.. i was just looking for clairification.
I have worked with a variety of carb cleaners, and Berryman's is the one that worked best for me.
CAUTION!
The reason why you must use a dedicated cleaner for the MAF is because a regular carb cleaner or throttle cleaner may damage fragile plastics used with the MAF!
If you cannot find a dedicated MAF Cleaner you can use a residue free plastic safe electronics cleaner like CRC QD Electronics Cleaner, works just as well as the CRC MAF Cleaner, they are 99.5% the same product.
The reason why you must use a dedicated cleaner for the MAF is because a regular carb cleaner or throttle cleaner may damage fragile plastics used with the MAF!
If you cannot find a dedicated MAF Cleaner you can use a residue free plastic safe electronics cleaner like CRC QD Electronics Cleaner, works just as well as the CRC MAF Cleaner, they are 99.5% the same product.
Originally Posted By: sandy_d
CAUTION!
The reason why you must use a dedicated cleaner for the MAF is because a regular carb cleaner or throttle cleaner may damage fragile plastics used with the MAF!
If you cannot find a dedicated MAF Cleaner you can use a residue free plastic safe electronics cleaner like CRC QD Electronics Cleaner, works just as well as the CRC MAF Cleaner, they are 99.5% the same product.
Thats great information, but who said they were going to clean a MAF with intake cleaner ?
CAUTION!
The reason why you must use a dedicated cleaner for the MAF is because a regular carb cleaner or throttle cleaner may damage fragile plastics used with the MAF!
If you cannot find a dedicated MAF Cleaner you can use a residue free plastic safe electronics cleaner like CRC QD Electronics Cleaner, works just as well as the CRC MAF Cleaner, they are 99.5% the same product.
Thats great information, but who said they were going to clean a MAF with intake cleaner ?
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