Basically, this sensor measures the amount of air coming into your engine. It doesn’t just guess, it actually tells the computer exactly how much air is flowing in. That measurement is super important because the engine computer uses it to figure out how much fuel to inject. Think of it like this – the more air, the more fuel it needs to burn properly. It’s a pretty precise measurement, and newer ones can even tell the temperature of the air, which affects things too. It’s located somewhere in the intake system, usually between the air filter box and the throttle body. It’s a direct line of sight for the air going into the engine. The sensor sends a signal to the engine’s computer, and that computer uses that data along with other sensor readings to control fuel injection and ignition timing. It works with a whole team of sensors, but this one is a key player. If this sensor goes bad, your engine won’t run efficiently. You’ll likely notice a drop in fuel economy, maybe rough idling, and even a loss of power. Sometimes it can even cause the check engine light to come on. It acts like a shield, protecting your engine from running too lean or too rich. If the computer gets bad data from this sensor, it can’t properly adjust the fuel mixture, and that can lead to damage over time. A bad MAF sensor can really impact how smoothly and efficiently your car runs. You can find replacements pretty easily, places like Fixparts Online usually have a good selection, and it’s a repair a lot of people can tackle themselves, though it’s always good to be careful when working on engine electronics. Secure your purchase: Sensor (MPN 06A906473A) includes a 12-month warranty!

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