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How to Clean Mass Air Flow Sensor to Stop Car Hesitation
ChannelScotty KilmerIn brief
If your car is hesitating or running poorly, a dirty mass air flow (MAF) sensor could be the culprit. This quick tutorial shows how to safely remove, clean, and reinstall the sensor using a specialized spray cleaner—no special skills needed, just basic tools and patience. Perfect for DIYers who want to avoid a mechanic’s bill for a simple fix.
Questions & answers
What tools do I need?
A ratchet and socket set, wrenches, shop towels, and disposable gloves.
Can I use any cleaner?
The video recommends CRC Mass Air Flow Cleaner specifically.
Description from the creator
Mass air flow sensor cleaning. How to clean mass air flow sensor in your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to stop car hesitation by cleaning the MAF sensor. Dirty MAF sensor cleaning, spray cleaner, inspection, removal, and installation. Car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 45 years.
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⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD
2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU
5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU
6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR
⬇️Things used in this video:
1. CRC Mass Air Flow Cleaner: amzn.to/2B05RRk
2. Ratchet and socket set: amzn.to/2inoxOY
3. Mechanic’s Tool Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU
5. Shop Towels: amzn.to/2jGDfkA
6. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO
7. Common Sense
8. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7
9. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz
10. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf
11. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C
🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend:
amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer
❗️Check out the Scotty store:
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👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics:
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Consider subscribing and press the bell 🛎 icon to be notified of all new videos.
And remember, every day (7 days a week), I upload a new video on the Scotty Kilmer Channel: youtube.com/user/scottykilmer
Also, if you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show, every Thursday afternoon at 1 CST and Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on YouTube. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at: youtube.com/watch?v=yQtdBelbqdg
Scotty Kilmer is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program.
#savagescotty
About this tutorial
Scotty Kilmer published this 2:57 video tutorial on October 27, 2012. It has been watched 2,765,728 times on YouTube.
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- Autos & Vehicles
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- 2:57
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- October 27, 2012
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