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Clean your MAF Got the Best MPG ever in 8 months of owning this car

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Old 06-13-2004 | 11:04 AM
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Old 06-13-2004 | 11:05 AM
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Originally posted by JasonHamilton
I don't know if I belive his story.

Everyone here who bought their car new got a new CLEAN car. Why would the sensor be dirty or need to be cleaned to begin with? And if it was all that needed to be done to fix the mileage problem, wouldn't Mazda be aware of it and let someone know instead of keeping it a secret?

i also just didnt clean the MAF i got the M reflash and did the brake tap 20 times.

On my new tank i have about 70 miles on a quater of a tank its a liitle below the first quater.
Old 06-13-2004 | 07:07 PM
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If you clean it, should you expect to see anything on the Q-tip? I didn't so I dunno... I'm trying anything and everything to improve my mileage even after the M calibration which is still around 14 mpg...
Old 06-13-2004 | 07:24 PM
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Does this work or not , inquiring minds want to know.
Old 06-13-2004 | 08:05 PM
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The brown bulb is the Intake Air Temp sensor.

The Mass Air Flow sensor is in the same housing. It is the two resistors you see when you look inside the plastic housing.
Old 06-13-2004 | 08:22 PM
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I know what the problem is. I think that there is some guy at the factory that got a crap raise and is taking it out on Mazda by spraying some kind of oil on our MAS.

He does it randomly so not to draw attention.
Old 06-13-2004 | 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by snap-on
The brown bulb is the Intake Air Temp sensor.

The Mass Air Flow sensor is in the same housing. It is the two resistors you see when you look inside the plastic housing.
My bad... thanks for the correction.
Old 06-13-2004 | 09:31 PM
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You're thanking ME?

You did all the work here. I don't doubt the MAF can have a huge difference in MPG. It is a direct feed to the PCM and is one of the first signals used to control IPW.
Old 06-13-2004 | 10:58 PM
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Originally posted by Logan072
I know what the problem is. I think that there is some guy at the factory that got a crap raise and is taking it out on Mazda by spraying some kind of oil on our MAS.

He does it randomly so not to draw attention.

bahhahaha thats some funny **** ... :D
Old 12-22-2008 | 05:08 PM
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I've been having idle problems ever since i shipped my car from hawaii to the mainland....been trying everything i knew of. I had the spark plugs replaced, injection system flushes...cleaned the filter......then i saw this thread and cleaned the air sensor. went for a test drive....and so far...runs like new again ! i hope it stays that way, thanks everyone !
Old 12-27-2008 | 08:45 PM
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Can someone post some pics ? Or a DIY ?
Old 12-27-2008 | 08:49 PM
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Try the thread entitled DIY: How to clean the MAF.....?

(https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-how-clean-maf-94872/ Jeez, I'm nice todayy!)

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Old 12-28-2008 | 03:31 PM
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Thanks Stealth
Old 01-02-2009 | 07:10 PM
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That's a great idea, see the thread in DYI under cleaning your MAF!!
Old 01-02-2009 | 07:15 PM
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Throttle plate

By the way cleaning your 8's throttle plate will improve idle quality. This is completely different, but a good maintance practice as well. Good luck!!
Old 01-02-2009 | 09:27 PM
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thread revival????
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