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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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What's a MAF?

sorry. i tried a search but seems everyone knows what it is but me. what is the MAF and the MAF sensor and do i have one on my E150? what maint should be done on it? heck, what the hell does it do?
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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MAF=Mass Air Flow
 
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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larry, thanks for the MAF answer and thanks for serving and protecting our wonderful country.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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excellent reading on MAF sensors, and this clears up alot of misconceptions.

http://www.modulardepot.com/?show=articlesdet&aid=37
 
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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Go to the 97-03 forum here and check the FAQ thread, it will tell you how to properly clean it. It's easy.
 
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