Engine suggested top end routine service?

2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
52,000 MILES • 2.4L • AUTOMATIC
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RJGLSL17
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Car was taken to a dealer for routine service and the technician cleaned the throttle body, MAF, MAP and other sensors on the engine. I don’t know about the oxygen sensors. When I took the car in it was running well as it always had. When t got it back i didn’t notice any change in it until the next morning when the engine ran serging at engine speeds below 2000RPM. When the engine is warm the problem seems to disappear. I haven’t touched the engine but t bought some MAF and throttle body spray cleaner. I thought I’d ask if I was on the correct path and ask about the correct method for cleaning these parts.
May 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

It sounds like they already did that, correct? Tell me. Is the check engine light staying on after the engine starts?

If the light does stay on or flash, we need to scan for diagnostic trouble codes. If you take the vehicle to a nationally recognized parts store, such as AutoZone, they will scan and provide a report to you free of charge.

Let me know about the light. Next, take a look under the hood. The MAF is mounted to the air inlet tube. Check to make sure it is connected. Also, make sure the air inlet (between the throttle body and air filter box) is properly attached and there are no vacuum leaks.

Try this and let me know the results.

Take care,

Joe
May 8, 2026 at 2:38 AM