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Old 12-01-2005, 10:55 PM
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OK Im kinda been reading up and I have heard that a bad or dirty MAF can cause your car to run lean. Any thoughts on this? Cuz I am
 
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Old 12-01-2005, 11:06 PM
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OK Im kinda been reading up and I have heard that a bad or dirty MAF can cause your car to run lean. Any thoughts on this? Cuz I am

I have also hear this and it kinda does make sense.If your MAF is dirty it could cause your car to run lean because if you think about it If your MAF sensor is sesing its not getting enough air its going to want to more even is it doesn't need it therefore making your car run lean.
 
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Old 12-01-2005, 11:46 PM
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I guess Im gonna try cleaning it. and see it that clears it up..Now that I have a a/f gauge.Im gona be watching it close...
 
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Old 12-01-2005, 11:53 PM
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I guess Im gonna try cleaning it. and see it that clears it up..Now that I have a a/f gauge.Im gona be watching it close...
Thats a good idea......also check to see if your car is pulling any codes
 
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Old 12-02-2005, 02:03 PM
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i wouldnt trust a a/f gauge unless its a wideband commander
 
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Old 12-02-2005, 02:23 PM
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