Aftermarket intake can destroy Mass Airflow Sensors?

[Tapio.L.]

Hello from the freezing Finland! I have just bought a 2001 Tahoe with 5.3l engine. The orginal airbox seems to have a low flow rate. So I think that it would be smart to swap that orginal box to performance intake like this

But there is a problem. I have been told that the oil which came from the performance filter to the mass airflow sensor, can destroy them. Is this true? Because I would like to upgrade that airbox to the performance intake but i don`t want to buy new airflow sensor every month!

Thanks

And sorry for my bad english.

Tapio L

 

[fco_gonzo]

The only way this is going to happen is if you over oil it. Light spary and you should have no problems.

 

[JKmotorsports]

I'd have to agree with FCO above. Don't apply too much oil when you re-oil them and you'll be ok. There is also a new performance dry filter that doesn't need to be oiled.

 

[ruf455]

Over oiled filters will also kill MPG's

 

[Tapio.L.]

Thanks for those good answers. I think that this intake would be the best for me? At least it is Dryflow model. Does anybody have any experiences about that AEM intake?

Thanks again

Tapio.L.

 

[boostaholic]

21-8000DP for the win son!

 

[GTO2050]

I have had three cars with K&N oiled filter and never had a problem.

 

[SSport]

I've never heard of it destroying the MAF but if it IS over oiled it will throw a code.....what I've done to correct this issue is clean the contacts on the MAF will a good electrical contact cleaner or even rubbing alcohol.

 

[LAP TOP GAMER]

Pardon my ignorance, but why do you want to oil a filter?:skep:

 

[boostaholic]

It assists in trapping the smaller particles in the filter media, the new synthetics do not require oil because of the advancement in small particle filtration.

 

[Jeremy_K]

They sell a special cleaner for MAFS wires. Just don't touch them with anything like a q-tip when you clean them because they are fragile.

 

[jey_]

Pardon my ignorance, but why do you want to oil a filter?:skep:

You usually don't come across it unless you are dealing with those "reusable" air filters like K&N, where you clean and oil it periodically instead of just replacing the air filter like you normally would.