MAF Sensor Clean/Replace

Beginner
15-30 min📅 Every 30K mi (cleaning)▶ Watch Videos
Shop Cost
$150
DIY Parts
$10
You Save
$140

Tools Required (2)

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Parts & Consumables

MAF cleaner spray
Pro Tip Clean first ($8). Never touch the wire element. Replace only if cleaning fails.

🚗 Vehicle-Specific Notes

Honda
In air intake tube after air box. 2 screws. Clean with MAF-specific cleaner only.
Toyota
Attached to air box or intake tube. 2 screws. Denso OEM preferred for replacement.
Ford
In intake tube. Torx screws. Common cause of rough idle on Ecoboost.
Extra tools: T20 Torx
BMW
Integrated into intake boot on some. Clean hot-film element carefully.
Subaru
In air intake tube. 2 Phillips screws. Clean both sensing elements.
Nissan
Very common failure. In intake tube. 2 screws. Clean first, replace if no improvement.

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