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1997 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question


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Asked on November 22, 2009

1997 Chevy Truck can i get around using a mass air flow

Engine Performance problem
1997 Chevy Truck V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 196000 miles

do i need a mass air flow sensor
Avatar Asked by madatmytruck

Answer

Replied on November 22, 2009

Hi there,

in a word no..... if the engine is set up with one, there is no way of maintaining correct air /fuel ration, the ECU needs the input from the MAF to supply correct fuel injection pulse times for optimum performance.

Mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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