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whats a maf, and what does it do?

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Old Jan 24, 2001 | 06:22 PM
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whats a maf, and what does it do?

hey, im no mechanic and aint ashamed to ask either.
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Old Jan 24, 2001 | 06:26 PM
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An MAF is a mass airflow sensor.Its connected to the airbox and measures the incoming air and send this info to the comp. and,correct me if im wrong,helps with managing fuel mixture.

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