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Old 03-20-17, 09:07 PM
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hey guys just curious if any one has replaced ther MAF sensor with one of these
https://www.carid.com/2007-lexus-rx-air-intakes/jet-mas-air-flow-sensor-377219850.html

and if you have did it help in getting better gas milege or did you notice any performance gains? Did it throw any codes?
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Normally some would clean the MAF Sensor with a spray of electronic cleaner & it should be fine although if you are getting a code for a defective sensor....
here is one at a more reasonable cost for trial purposes.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mass-Air-Flo...xYxiRv&vxp=mtr
Gas millage leads to many variables as tire pressure, heavy on the foot to deposits on Fuel Injectors, Spark Plugs due to be replaced & more.
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I clean and change MAF sensors quite often as I maintain a fleet of Toyotas and Hondas for family and friends. Typically the gains in MPG and performance are minimal, it's there but not a noticeable amount.

Usually a new MAF sensor will not throw codes if it is the right type and not defective (which I have had). But I recommend using only OEM or the OEM supplier and new if you're going to replace it, I have had issues with used OEM sensors from junk yards and unknown brands.
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MAF sensor being clean is good, but modded MAF's only fool the engine into starving the engine for fuel which is harmful over the long term. This isn't a performance engine, don't mod it as such.
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