Car Runs Worse With New MAF

I’m a car expert, but sometimes things just decide to go haywire. Like anyone else, you expect your car to run fine after replacing that “super important” MAF sensor that controls the car breathing system. If you are wondering why a car runs worse with a new MAF sensor, you are not the first. It … Read more

How Does the MAP Sensor Work on a Car?

One of the questions I have received from drivers is how the MAP sensor works on a car, why some cars have the sensor and others don’t, and whether the sensor is necessary. In this guide, I’m going to explain how the MAP sensor works and why your car might have or not have one.  … Read more

How to Clean MAF Sensor

One of the biggest issues I have seen car owners face is hard starts, rough idle, and hesitation when accelerating. Today, I will share with you expert knowledge on why the MAF could be the issue and how to clean the MAF sensor for proper airflow reading.  How to Clean Mass Air Flow Sensor With … Read more

MAF Sensor Problems

I have seen cars misfire, some stall, and others won’t start. With a good understanding of the car’s operating principles, I know the MAF sensor is one of the possible causes. In this guide, I have compiled a list of the most common MAF sensor problems and how you can diagnose the problem with a … Read more

How to Test a MAF Sensor

I have seen engines overhauled due to misfires and hard starts, only for mechanics later to realize it was a failed simple component: the MAF sensor. Before you go down that rabbit hole, let me teach you how to test a MAF sensor and know whether it’s the culprit.  How MAF Sensor Works Before determining … Read more