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My test was a little drag race from a roundabout to a 30mph limit sign, probably 800 yards. Before cleaning it was just getting to 60mph when had to brake for the 30 zone. Then cleaned the sensor & did same test immediately afterwards it was through 60 in 1/4 of the distance and had I kept my foot down would have been shifting considerably faster than I should have been on a normal road.
Also found foot position much higher, meaning less throttle for a given speed cf precleaned. It felt totally different. Even sent SWMBO out and she noticed he difference without telling her what I'd done or experienced and she noticed a change.
Will get my head around another poll.
16th May 2011 12:24 pm
euangibson
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DSL wrote:
SWMBO's just reminded me i'm not an internationally renowned expert on MAP sensors....
Now you tell us......I normally only go under the bonnet to fill the windscreen washer bottle......and here I am fiddling with stuff that I have no clue about....all on your say-so..... 8)"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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16th May 2011 12:38 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Hi,
one month ago I cleaned it only externally. In my opinion, it wasn't very dirty, but I tried...
I felt no difference...
Last Friday I cleaned it again, this time using "Contact Cleaner" to clean the inside...
On Saturday we drove to S'Agaró, a lovely beach in which we are giving the final touch to a house to rent.
The average consumption was 7.8l/100km (about 36.2 Imp. MPG) INCREDIBLE !
My best consumption till then it was 9.3 (about 30.37 Imp. MPG).
On the return back to home, (with some km to the near villages (Tossa de Mar, Sant Feliu de GuÃxols, Platja d'Aro, Palamós...)), the final average consumption was 9.2l/100km (about 30.7 Imp. MPG), much better than my usual 10.3l/100 (27.42 Imp. MPG).
It looks good!!!
Cheers,
David
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16th May 2011 8:30 pm
john ov
Member Since: 24 Oct 2008
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Gave mine just a wipe over with a rag but would like to give it a good clean, Would this be OK to use?
Hi,
it's very similar to the contact cleaner I used. So, the results should be the same...
I didn't introduce anything into the sensor, in order to not to damage it; only the spray.
I hope it won't be dangerous for the sensor ... If it's prepared to resist motor oil, I think it should resist the C. cleaner, too...
David.
17th May 2011 3:53 am
crazy
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Hi, does WD40 do the same cleaning job?
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17th May 2011 7:22 am
euangibson
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crazy wrote:
Hi, does WD40 do the same cleaning job?
Ciao
Thats what I used,with no ill effects.........usual disclaimer applies.... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
17th May 2011 9:30 am
euangibson
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thinking of trying this stuff...or both...anyone got any experience ?
www.difflock.com/buyersguide/newproducts/10k_boost"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
17th May 2011 10:18 am
azurar01
Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
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A word of caution if you use the 10K boost, it should not be sprayed anywhere near the MAF. I decided not to use the stuff in the end, as I did not know what else it might coat.D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone
17th May 2011 11:00 am
crazy
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Ok, thanks euangibson.
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17th May 2011 11:00 am
zig
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 650
While my MAP sensor was gunky there was still a hole in the centre (44k miles with EGR valves not blanked).
23rd Jun 2011 8:51 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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MAP sensor clean.....slightly better mpg
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"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
23rd Jul 2011 8:20 am
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"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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