OCBC

iTrader: (1)

How many of you have actually had a MAF destroyed by the filter oil form an oiled filter? If so, how long? Was it from over oiling the filter?

I put one in and a code was tripped. The dealership got pissy with me for my K&N.

topfueljim

Oily, yes. Destroyed, no. Just spray it with some MAF cleaner. CRC brand is great, but I'm sure there are others. Doesn't hurt to do this periodically anyway. I do it on my truck which has a CAI, and my wife's Taurus with a drop in K&N.

CC05

iTrader: (2)

It won't happen unless you over-oil. Just be cautious with the recharge oil, and do use CRC on occassion.

Foxxer

Don't over oil, I found out that stuff really builds up gunk in no time. Never heard of MAF failing that way.

nonnieselman

iTrader: (10)

The oil sticks to the elements on the MAF, that oil is made to catch dirt and stuff. So when it gets on the elements, it throws the readings off. Then trips a code.

Oh and what is this MAF you speak of

Suburbazine

If the dealership told you your MAF was "destroyed" by filter oil, they are just out to screw you over so they can sell you a new MAF. Get a 6 dollar can of MAF cleaner and you're set for the next 10 over-oilings.

OCBC

iTrader: (1)

ok, just checking. i have had a K&N in almost everything I have owned and nothing has happened until now. Thanks for the tips on the cleaner as well.

ino

iTrader: (1)

Yea just clean the maf, thats what happened with my wifes tahoe. After i cleaned the maf twice the code never came back.

hpnotq4.8

It happened to me once when I first bot my cai,now i keep a maf cleaner in handy