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    My Toyota Fortuner model 2016 manual does not show when to clean the MAF sensor. So, when is it time to do the cleaning? What are its benefits?

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    Quote Originally Posted by attyallanlatras View Post
    My Toyota Fortuner model 2016 manual does not show when to clean the MAF sensor. So, when is it time to do the cleaning? What are its benefits?
    I clean my GrabCars' MAF every 6mos... Including throttle BODY (TB) .

    Benefits :
    A) Better FC, lean air-fuel mix
    B) Smoother idling
    C) Smoother accelerator pedal (magaan, hindi maganit... TB related)

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    Quote Originally Posted by SidCoronel View Post
    I clean my GrabCars' MAF every 6mos... Including throttle BODY (TB) .

    Benefits :
    A) Better FC, lean air-fuel mix
    B) Smoother idling
    C) Smoother accelerator pedal (magaan, hindi maganit... TB related)
    how often do you change the air filters?

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    Quote Originally Posted by StockEngine View Post
    how often do you change the air filters?
    Engine air filter... Every 6mos
    Cabin air filter... Every month

    Note that my cars are GrabCars...change not clean...

    Average 200kms per day

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    Quote Originally Posted by SidCoronel View Post
    Engine air filter... Every 6mos
    Cabin air filter... Every month

    Note that my cars are GrabCars...change not clean...

    Average 200kms per day
    Masarap siguro sumakay sa units ni boss.. palagi sariwa buga ng aircon

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    Quote Originally Posted by SidCoronel View Post
    I clean my GrabCars' MAF every 6mos... Including throttle BODY (TB) .

    Benefits :
    A) Better FC, lean air-fuel mix
    B) Smoother idling
    C) Smoother accelerator pedal (magaan, hindi maganit... TB related)
    you DIY the cleaning of the throttle body or in a shop? how about the intake manifold, have you tried cleaning it too?

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    Quote Originally Posted by monty_GTV View Post
    you DIY the cleaning of the throttle body or in a shop? how about the intake manifold, have you tried cleaning it too?

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    DIY the TB by using an old rug, tb cleaner and a toothbrush.
    Change the air filter every year, I just vacuum mine and reuse it. Then change every other year.
    Clean MAF sensor, maybe every year or two. It depends how often you drive the car or if you notice any change in fc and or idling.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wave24/7 View Post
    DIY the TB by using an old rug, tb cleaner and a toothbrush.
    Change the air filter every year, I just vacuum mine and reuse it. Then change every other year.
    Clean MAF sensor, maybe every year or two. It depends how often you drive the car or if you notice any change in fc and or idling.
    Sorry noob here, what is FC?

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    Quote Originally Posted by attyallanlatras View Post
    Sorry noob here, what is FC?
    fc.
    fuel consumption.
    usually measured in km/li, but further qualified as to type of traffic, i.e., fast highway or crawling edsa, as well as payload, i.e., solo, twosome, or fully loaded with kitchen sink.
    honga. many acronyms...

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    On my vios, whenever i feel lile it. Minsan i clean every month. Minsan every 6 months. Minsan, every saturday morning. Super dali lang naman

    I do it when im bored.

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    una dapat every month, tapos naging 6 months interval malinis parin. ginawa ko nalang annual or 20k km, whichever comes first or sabay ng spark plug replacement.

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    Simple test to check if your maf sensor is working

    How To Tell If Your Mass Air Flow Sensor Is Bad On Your Car - YouTube

    do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do

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    Quote Originally Posted by SidCoronel View Post
    Engine air filter... Every 6mos
    Cabin air filter... Every month

    Note that my cars are GrabCars...change not clean...

    Average 200kms per day
    Quote Originally Posted by Wave24/7 View Post
    DIY the TB by using an old rug, tb cleaner and a toothbrush.
    Change the air filter every year, I just vacuum mine and reuse it. Then change every other year.
    Clean MAF sensor, maybe every year or two. It depends how often you drive the car or if you notice any change in fc and or idling.
    Anong brand ng car po ito, at kung madaling kalasin yung TB?

    Yung sa Ertiga kasi they charge 1.2k for TB cleaning, parang mahal?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flipo View Post
    Anong brand ng car po ito, at kung madaling kalasin yung TB?
    Yung sa Ertiga kasi they charge 1.2k for TB cleaning, parang mahal?
    actually mura na yan 1.2k for TB cleaning. sa altis club 4k singil nila, tapos reprogram daw ECU para mawala erratic idling daw after TB cleaning. gusto ko sabihin DUH, normal yun at mawawala naman after ecu "relearn"

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    Actually merong tutorial galing Indonesia at parang madali ding gawin at sa gasoline station yung 1.2k. Dun sa ka-club namin wala ng reprogram, may mas mura kay dadudz at that price kasama na sa PMS niya change oil and brake cleaning, toyota expert pero pwede rin siya ibang brand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sleepcare View Post
    Masarap siguro sumakay sa units ni boss.. palagi sariwa buga ng aircon
    Thanks, yes indeed. I'm a serious business owner / car hobbyist

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    Quote Originally Posted by ninjababez View Post
    actually mura na yan 1.2k for TB cleaning. sa altis club 4k singil nila, tapos reprogram daw ECU para mawala erratic idling daw after TB cleaning. gusto ko sabihin DUH, normal yun at mawawala naman after ecu "relearn"
    Correct ka dyan... Start and idle your engine for 2mins with all other accessories off... Turn on all accessories on (especially a/c)... Idle for 2mins... Apply hand brake + step on brake pedal... Place on D... Idle for 2mins... Your good to go

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flipo View Post
    Anong brand ng car po ito, at kung madaling kalasin yung TB?

    Yung sa Ertiga kasi they charge 1.2k for TB cleaning, parang mahal?
    Ano mas mura... 1.2k TB Cleaning or 1 bottle of Johnny black?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wave24/7 View Post
    DIY the TB by using an old rug, tb cleaner and a toothbrush.
    Change the air filter every year, I just vacuum mine and reuse it. Then change every other year.
    Clean MAF sensor, maybe every year or two. It depends how often you drive the car or if you notice any change in fc and or idling.
    It is detrimental to just clean engine air filters of turbocharged engines... It's the single most inexpensive way to take care of your turbocharger

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