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The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor helps the engine computer maintain optimum combustion. Symptoms of failure include rough idle and rich driving. The Mass Air Flow sensor, or MAF for short, is found almost exclusively on fuel-injected engines. The MAF is an electronic device installed between your car's airbox and intake manifold. It measures the amount of air passing through it and sends that information to the engine computer, or...

A Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor measures the amount and density of air entering your engine. It measures the amount of air entering the engine and sends a signal to the engine computer (ECU) to adjust the fuel injection accordingly. Over time, however, the MAF sensor can become dirty and clogged with dust, oil, and other contaminants, which can affect its accuracy and performance. A clean, functioning MAF sensor ensures...

Cars, trucks, and SUVs all have sensors. No matter what type of vehicle you drive, it probably has several sensors. While you may be familiar with some of them, the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is one automotive sensor that often goes unnoticed. So what is the MAF sensor and how does it work? What is an MAF Sensor? The MAF sensor is a device that measures the amount of...