Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor

The Mass Air Flow sensor measures volume, temperature, and density of the air and reports them to the computer. The computer then calculates the amount of fuel necessary to keep the engine running efficiently.

Computers control a very large percentage of engine functions. One very important function is how much fuel is delivered to the engine. The computer calculates the amount of fuel that’s needed and when to deliver it. An important part of that calculation is the proper air and fuel mixture. That’s based on the volume, temperature and density of the air.

The Mass Air Flow sensor measures all of those things and reports them to the computer, which makes adjustments to keep your engine performing efficiently. Outside air enters the air intake system, passes through the engine air filter, and then flows through the Mass Air Flow sensor, and then into the engine.

Mass Air Flow Sensor Services in Delavan / Elkhorn / Lake Geneva / Whitewater

When Your Air Filter is Dirty...
Dust and other contaminants get through and end up on the Mass Air Flow sensor.

The resulting problem is that the sensor can become contaminated affecting its measurements. The computer is sending out instructions based on false readings which can affect a number of components.
Drivability
Catalytic Converter
Exhaust Emissions
Trigger a Check Engine Light
Could Even Prevent Your Engine from Running

This brings us back to the engine air filter: it’s truly the first line of defense against some pretty expensive problems. Should your Mass Air Flow sensor become contaminated, it may be possible to clean it during an air induction cleaning service. If the sensor has been damaged, it needs to be replaced.

Learn more about your engine air filter and the proper maintenance steps you should be taking here.

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DID YOU KNOW?

People often decline the recommendation to replace their engine air filter as recommended. Perhaps they think that such a relatively inexpensive part is not that important. They may not realize that the lowly engine air filter protects thousands of dollars of vital parts. At Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Call us at 262.728.2944.