AboutDon Berlan Expertise ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years. Can help with all aspects of BMW repair. I especially enjoy driveablity problems, mechanical or electrical.
Experience I have been an ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years.I have worked in many dealearships although BMW's are my favorite.I now have my own shop,specializing in BMW's.I have autocrossed and even gotten into mud running with my 4x4.(I am NOT a teacher and don't claim to know everything about the cars I never see.I hope to help you with your repairs and do expect some knowledge on your side.)
Question Want to clean the MAF sensor on a 2000 BMW 232CI M52 engine. Bought CRC Mass air flow sensor cleaner. Like to know if I can clean the whole sensor everywhere inside and out?
Answer I would have to say yes.As long as it is not a carb cleaner.Crc brake clean does work well,by using carb cleaner it takes the finish of the wires.Use carb cleaner for the throttle plates.If there are any oil leaks take care of them first or you will be wasting your time as it will all happen again due to BMW's have a closed system not using the conventional pcv valve.And oil leaks will cause oil to be drawn in as an unmeasured air leak