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Mugen13 · 08-10-2003, 08:23 PM

does cleaning a maf help get better gas milage? And how do you clean your maf?
i did a search in freshalloy and here, but didn't really pull up anything especially helpful.

Bill Roberts · 08-10-2003, 10:22 PM

It is early in the system and does not need a cleaning.

I have a shaved version that allows more air flow by the sensor.

It needs no cleaning unless it was ran on dirt unfiltered.

zero.counter · 08-10-2003, 10:45 PM

Cleaning and keeping it obstruction free won't necessarily help mileage, but it will smooth any rough idling you may have been experiencing associated with it.

uiuc240 · 08-10-2003, 11:44 PM

what gas mileage are you getting? is there a reason for you to expect that it could be better?

hint: 240s are not exactly frugal. if you want mileage, buy a CRX HF. if you want RWD with torque and a good chassis to build, keep the 240

Eric

Mugen13 · 08-11-2003, 12:12 AM

i'm getting from anywhere from 22-24mpg. I tried pretty conservatively, my sister says i drive to old manish

i'm just trying to get the best gas milage by doing free "mods."

kalieaire · 08-11-2003, 12:02 PM

depending on running condition, it's not entirely uncommon to run 28-32 with a mix of 1/3 city and 2/3 freeway.

Bill Roberts · 08-11-2003, 12:10 PM

www.shelloil.com has excellent articles on how to get the best gas mileage possable.

08-10-2003, 08:23 PM	#1
Mugen13 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how to clean the maf and does a clean maf help gas milage? does cleaning a maf help get better gas milage? And how do you clean your maf? i did a search in freshalloy and here, but didn't really pull up anything especially helpful. Last edited by Mugen13; 08-10-2003 at 09:52 PM..

08-10-2003, 11:44 PM	#4
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what gas mileage are you getting? is there a reason for you to expect that it could be better? hint: 240s are not exactly frugal. if you want mileage, buy a CRX HF. if you want RWD with torque and a good chassis to build, keep the 240 Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

08-11-2003, 12:02 PM	#6
kalieaire Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Milpitas, CA - SFBA Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	depending on running condition, it's not entirely uncommon to run 28-32 with a mix of 1/3 city and 2/3 freeway. __________________ - -- - '93 240sx coupe '93 taurus wagon -kalieaire (maybe grinder too on special occasions)

08-10-2003, 10:22 PM	#2
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It is early in the system and does not need a cleaning. I have a shaved version that allows more air flow by the sensor. It needs no cleaning unless it was ran on dirt unfiltered.

08-10-2003, 10:45 PM	#3
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cleaning and keeping it obstruction free won't necessarily help mileage, but it will smooth any rough idling you may have been experiencing associated with it.

08-11-2003, 12:12 AM	#5
Mugen13 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i'm getting from anywhere from 22-24mpg. I tried pretty conservatively, my sister says i drive to old manish i'm just trying to get the best gas milage by doing free "mods."

08-11-2003, 12:10 PM	#7
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.shelloil.com has excellent articles on how to get the best gas mileage possable.