Cleaning AFM, What do you use to clean Options

[6gsillyca]

I searched a bit on mr2oc and a little bit on here but could not find any conclusive results as to what to use to clean your AFM.

It started when I took off the air filter to blow it out, and noticed some carbon build-up (black almost oily film) in the AFM and IC piping. I tried wiping out the AFM with a rag, but it didnt do much good. Has anyone ever cleaned theirs out, or is it not worth it? Im under the impression that de-natured alcohol is the best thing to use, and that it is also used to clean circut boards (wont damage the electrical part, if I fully submerge the AFM). Can anyone confirm this and if this IS the best to use, where can I find it. Should I look in a liquor store or a drug store?

What about the IC piping/IC, what should I use to clean that out?

[lagos]

carb cleaner

[Bitter]

carb cleaner

that could be a little harsh on the insulative coatings they put on some electronics, i'd suggest electrical contact cleaner.

[lagos]

carb cleaner

that could be a little harsh on the insulative coatings they put on some electronics, i'd suggest electrical contact cleaner.

the inside of the afm is sealed away from any of the circuit boards inside of it.

[6gsillyca]

so i should be able to competely submerge the afm in a sink of carb cleaner and let it sit overnight without having to worry about damaging the electrical/sensor parts?

[lagos]

so i should be able to competely submerge the afm in a sink of carb cleaner and let it sit overnight without having to worry about damaging the electrical/sensor parts?

no... just spray some inside and clean it out.

[6gsillyca]

wipe it out or rinse it out?

what about the IC piping? same thing?

[lagos]

take a rag and some carb cleaner.
spray some inside and wipe it clean with the rag.
same thing with the IC piping.

but i wouldn't totally dunk the whole afm into any kind of liquid. doing that would probably damage it.

[MaskedMan]

Ahhh AFM!? haha, i FINALLY got a new one today haha. Yes carb cleaner works great, but you dont need to over do it. Man.... i have a hatred toward AFMs now haha.

[soulshadow]

I guess we're people who don't quite sleep 4:51AM so yes, Pyrol fluid starter works wonders too the one with the cleaning agent.

[6gsillyca]

what is "pyrol fluid starter"?

[Rjb23]

Try carb cleaner, a rag, and a tooth brush.

[soulshadow]

what is "pyrol fluid starter"?

It comes in a can and it starts your car if it doesn't start sometimes in the cold or due to bad engine parts.
Kinda like gas and O2 in a can.