Posts Tagged ‘Air Filter’
Mass Air Flow Sensor
The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor measures the volume, temperature and density of the air coming into your engine. With that information, the computer calculates how much oxygen is available to burn and adjusts the amount of fuel it sends. A dirty or damaged MAF sensor will provide inaccurate air flow readings, which can lead…
Read MoreEngine Air Filter
You may be thinking…What’s the harm in putting off replacing my engine air filter a little longer? That’s a fair question because the harm takes a while to manifest. Let’s take a small step back and talk about what an engine air filter does. The air all around us contains dust, dirt, pollen, spores, etc. Some…
Read MoreMAF Sensor and Engine Air Filter
Today’s post focuses on the importance of protecting your mass air flow sensor or MAF. Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. The amount is controlled by how hard you press on the accelerator or by external factors like climbing hills or hauling loads. Based on how much air you…
Read MoreEngine Air Filter
Today we want to talk about your engine air filter. That’s the filter that cleans the air before it’s burned in your engine. Many people wonder how often they should change their engine air filter. The simple answer is ‘when it’s dirty’. That’s a function of how much air has passed through the filter, so your…
Read MoreKeep Your Vehicle’s Engine “Humming” With Regular Oil and Air Filter Changes
Dust, dirt and grime are all enemies to the longevity and efficient performance of your vehicle’s engine. To prevent engine damage, your vehicle is equipped with various filters – air and oil among them. Changing filters at factory-recommended intervals helps your vehicle last longer and perform better immediately and well into the future. Oil Filter –…
Read MoreFuel Injection System: How Does It Know?
A Fouled Engine Air Filter Can Damage The Mass Air Flow Sensor With the days of carburetors behind us, the electronic fuel injection system in the cars we drive today is king. While carburetors mixed the air and fuel together and the mixture was sucked into the cylinder and burned, modern electronically controlled fuel injection…
Read MoreMAF Sensor and Engine Air Filter
Today’s Douglas Automotive Repair post focuses on the importance of protecting your mass air flow sensor or MAF. Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. The amount is controlled by how hard you press on the accelerator or by external factors like climbing hills or hauling loads. Based on how much air you…
Read MoreWhat is a MAF Sensor?
Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. You request how much of each you need by how hard you press on the accelerator, or by going up or down a hill, or by how much you are carrying in your vehicle as your drive around. Based on how much air…
Read MoreWhat’s The Harm In Putting Off Replacing My Engine Air Filter A Little Longer?
That’s a fair question because the harm takes a while to manifest. Let’s take a step back and talk about what an engine air filter does. The air all around us contains dust, dirt, pollen, spores, etc. Some areas and times of the year have more contaminants in the air. The job of the air…
Read MoreGetting Your Car Ready for College
Students are busy preparing for college and the last thing on their list – if it makes the list at all – is checking out the condition of the car they will take to school. The expectation may be that parents handle the routine auto maintenance, but regardless of who does it, a thorough check-up…
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