Cleaning VANOS Solenoids

M980 · 07-17-2013, 08:17 PM

Hey Everyone, I have been doing a lot of reading but am coming up with conflicting answers. I want to clean my vanos solenoids. What do people recommend cleaning the solenoids with? I have heard of many techniques and products but I would like to see what most people feel is safe. Right now both solenoids are working (at least to some extent) so I don't want to damage them. I am trying to isolate an issue and want to try cleaning the solenoids before replacing them. Thanks.

DUI Elite · 07-17-2013, 08:19 PM

most people seem to use gasoline, then rinse with the oil you use in your oil changes.

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M980 Member 15 Rep 78 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Garage iTrader: (0)	Cleaning VANOS Solenoids Hey Everyone, I have been doing a lot of reading but am coming up with conflicting answers. I want to clean my vanos solenoids. What do people recommend cleaning the solenoids with? I have heard of many techniques and products but I would like to see what most people feel is safe. Right now both solenoids are working (at least to some extent) so I don't want to damage them. I am trying to isolate an issue and want to try cleaning the solenoids before replacing them. Thanks.
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