Cleaning Air Flow Meter

[DanPromote]

I'd just like to share my experience after cleaning my air flow meter today. Ever since I've been using the car I haven't touched the AFM. So today, while upgrading some suspension parts I asked the mech to clean my AFM & air filter. He used some spray to clean the AFM sensor as it is quite a sensitive thing so no physical cleaning was done on it.The improvement was immediate! The car feels more responsive and totally different from before. Rev goes up faster and engine feels more powerful.So for those of you who are newbie continental car owners like me try cleaning your AFM especially if it's been used for a long time and you may just notice the difference!

 

[jsen]

yup, i did mine too.. good result though.. u shld go behind n see the amount of carbon comin out..

nice..

 

[BMW9700]

Originally posted by jsen@Mar 19 2006, 02:50 AM
yup, i did mine too.. good result though.. u shld go behind n see the amount of carbon comin out..

nice..

Hi Jsen,

notice you own an E46, how is this done, briefly,


many thanks

 

[Lionel_Koh]

Originally posted by BMW9700+Mar 19 2006, 12:39 PM-->QUOTE (BMW9700 @ Mar 19 2006, 12:39 PM)

 

[wally]

Originally posted by DanPromote@Mar 19 2006, 02:39 AM
So today, while upgrading some suspension parts I asked the mech to clean my AFM & air filter. He used some spray to clean the AFM sensor as it is quite a sensitive thing so no physical cleaning was done

1. Was it the AFM or Throttle Body (aka butterfly flap) that was cleaned?

2. If AFM, may we know what brand of spray was used.

Many thanks.

 

[vincent]

Originally posted by BMW9700+Mar 19 2006, 12:39 PM-->QUOTE (BMW9700 @ Mar 19 2006, 12:39 PM)

 

[jarance]

I thought E46 onwards use MAF... :dunno: :dunno:

BTW, for those who want to diy.. here is a link...

DIY.. AFM Cleaning

 

[jsen]

Originally posted by Lionel_Koh+Mar 19 2006, 12:47 PM-->QUOTE (Lionel_Koh @ Mar 19 2006, 12:47 PM)

Originally posted by BMW9700@Mar 19 2006, 12:39 PM

 

[KiNaKa]

Originally posted by jsen+Mar 20 2006, 09:19 PM-->QUOTE (jsen @ Mar 20 2006, 09:19 PM)

Originally posted by Lionel_Koh@Mar 19 2006, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by BMW9700@Mar 19 2006, 12:39 PM

 

[Lionel_Koh]

Where can i do the decarb? nearby KL or PJ area......

 

[vincent]

Originally posted by KiNaKa+Mar 20 2006, 09:01 PM-->QUOTE (KiNaKa @ Mar 20 2006, 09:01 PM)

Originally posted by jsen@Mar 20 2006, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by Lionel_Koh@Mar 19 2006, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by BMW9700@Mar 19 2006, 12:39 PM

 

[vincent]

wow that tread by jarance is fantastic ......i will do it this weekend ....

 

[jsen]

Originally posted by KiNaKa+Mar 20 2006, 09:01 PM-->QUOTE (KiNaKa @ Mar 20 2006, 09:01 PM)

Originally posted by jsen@Mar 20 2006, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by Lionel_Koh@Mar 19 2006, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by BMW9700@Mar 19 2006, 12:39 PM

 

[jsen]

Originally posted by Lionel_Koh@Mar 20 2006, 09:44 PM
Where can i do the decarb? nearby KL or PJ area......

i did mine in glenmarie... autochild..!

 

[Lionel_Koh]

Originally posted by jsen+Mar 20 2006, 11:45 PM-->QUOTE (jsen @ Mar 20 2006, 11:45 PM)

 

[jsen]

this is the total i've spent including oil service n flushes.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/inde...topic=51&st=435

if u jsut do the decarb, it will cost u only rm99, additional charges if more bottles(some chemical shits if its really dirty) are require!

 

[c-square]

where did you guys do your AFM cleaning and decarb? Thought of getting those done as I feel my ride is a bit sluggish of late.

 

[Lionel_Koh]

Originally posted by c-square@Mar 21 2006, 09:31 AM
where did you guys do your AFM cleaning and decarb? Thought of getting those done as I feel my ride is a bit sluggish of late.

Then we can go 2gether ......I thinking to do the decarb as well....

 

[Lee36328]

Originally posted by vincent@Mar 20 2006, 10:17 PM
wow that tread by jarance is fantastic ......i will do it this weekend ....

Vincent,

per your question, this is what my car has.

e36 328 '97.

Mass Air Flow Sensor

No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
01 MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR 4-POL 1 13621703275 $438.59
03 RUBBER BOOT 1 13541703588 $19.86
03 RUBBER BOOT ASC+T 1 13541740073 $36.27
04 HOSE CLAMP L71-78 1 07129952129
05 HOSE CLAMP L77-84 1 07129952131
06 T-SHAPE IDLE REGULATING VALVE BOSCH 1 13411744713 $178.00
ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH
-- RUBBER GROMMET 1 13411733217 $12.61
ASSEMBLY
INTAKE MANIFOLD SYSTEM
07 BRACKET IDLE ADJUSTER 1 13411740244 $30.41
09 RUBBER GROMMET 1 13411733217 $12.61
10 HOSE ASC+T 1 13411435781 $8.37
10 HOSE 1 13541740159 $12.72
11 HOSE CLAMP L32-38 1 07129952115
12 SUPPORT 1 13411722944
13 PROTECTION CAP 1 12521714311 $2.04
14 PLUG HOUSING 3 POL. 1 12521706068 $7.59

 

[c-square]

Originally posted by Lionel_Koh+Mar 20 2006, 08:39 PM-->QUOTE (Lionel_Koh @ Mar 20 2006, 08:39 PM)