A mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures the amount of air entering an engine, helping the car’s computer adjust fuel delivery for optimal performance. Sometimes, car owners look for ways to trick the ...

A mass air flow sensor is one of the numerous tiny widgets and gewgaws that make up a modern automobile's electronic fuel injection system. In the MAF's case, it tells the car's computer how much air ...

Electronic fuel injection was a big leap forward for engine control. However, early implementations often left something to be desired. This was the case for [Rob] and his Porsche 944, which had ...

When the air mass sensor on my car is plugged in, it drives terribly, goes into limp mode before 3000rpm. When the sensor is unplugged it drives okay. What can I do? Why will my Citroen Xsara not rev ...

Your engine needs a steady stream of clean air to function properly, and it's the job of the mass air flow (MAF) sensor to measure and regulate the amount of clean air entering the intake. The engine ...

DEAR CAR TALK: The mass air-flow sensor on my 1999 VW Eurovan camper has been replaced three times, and now it's gone bad again. The mechanic who looked at it said there was oil on the sensor. What ...

Imagine a turbocharger trying to pressurize a carburetor with its small venturis and finicky floats and you can get some idea why electronic fuel injection opened the door to big boost, big power, big ...

GM has issued a voluntary emissions recall for certain examples of the Chevy Low Cab Forward (LCF) 3500 and 4500 equipped the 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine due to a problem related to the mass air flow ...

Once upon a time an engine needed three things to run: fuel, air, and fire. That's what carbs, coils, and distributors are for. Modern EFI engines still need these three elements, but they use ...