MAF cleaning

[bonnevillain]

mine has stupid torx bits with the nub in the middle so you can't get a regular tool on it... why did they do this?

how critical do you think cleaning the MAF is? car seems to run ok but it's something i would like to do as im sure it has never been done... how can i get it off?

[LeSabreUltra]

You can pick up the tools you need for about $10 at AutoZone.

Looks like a set of allen wrenches, in a red holder. I think the torx size you'll need is T20.
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[bonnevillain]

you are talking about these, right? not just regular torx...

[LeSabreUltra]

Yep. This is the set you want:





With the recession you want for that nub in the middle...
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[bonnevillain]

alright, thanks for the help! i had no clue what they were called, so i couldnt really search for them

[imidazol97]

alright, thanks for the help! i had no clue what they were called, so i couldnt really search for them

I bought mine at Harbor Freight.

[Wes]

they're called tamper proof. you can find a set in the "MIT" el cheapo tool displays at zone.

[ergoguy34]

Tamper Torx and any auto parts store, sears etc sells them. You can also get them socket mounted ( for leverage with a wrench ) if needed which I reccomend they run about $28 at sears..

[gonzo4191]

crap, i hammeded them flat with a small square bit :(

[*B2*]

crap, i hammeded them flat with a small square bit :(

[GoldenBullet]

crap, i hammeded them flat with a small square bit :(

you shouldnt have any problems from doing so tho, as long as it isnt stripped or anything

[lspitzley]

You can turn those with a regular hex wrench. Just don't strip them

EDIT:
Nevermind I completely misunderstood the part about the nub. Although they do work pretty well for regular ones