MAS sensor?
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MAS sensor?
I just ordered a K&N permanent air filter and they say you need to clean the sensors to keep the oil cleaned out. What is that? Tell me about the oiling of the filter? Thanks
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That thread indicated there was a possibilty of oil from the filters clogging the MAS.
I used one in my SC until I sold it last month. It was in service for over a year with no problems. The only difference was improved gas mileage.
I also use one in my IS250, ES300 and Hyundai SantaFe's(the kids cars) all have the same results.
I called a contact at Lexus Customer Satisfaction last week asking about this question. He checked into it and informed me that Toyota uses the K&Ns for racing and has no contraindication for their use.
I suspect the problem might occur in situations where they are cleaned and reoiled, if too much oil is used. I am starting to think that instead of cleaning and reoiling I will just toss and replace since they come properly pre-oiled and the $40-$50 expense every 20K miles is not too much of an expense
I used one in my SC until I sold it last month. It was in service for over a year with no problems. The only difference was improved gas mileage.
I also use one in my IS250, ES300 and Hyundai SantaFe's(the kids cars) all have the same results.
I called a contact at Lexus Customer Satisfaction last week asking about this question. He checked into it and informed me that Toyota uses the K&Ns for racing and has no contraindication for their use.
I suspect the problem might occur in situations where they are cleaned and reoiled, if too much oil is used. I am starting to think that instead of cleaning and reoiling I will just toss and replace since they come properly pre-oiled and the $40-$50 expense every 20K miles is not too much of an expense
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+ 1....used a K&N in my SC for three years with no problems...only 5k miles though lol
I have also used them in my infiniti cars, rx-7's, supras, etc. never heard of the mas being a problem.
I did buy a new one becuase it was dirty and I was too lazy to clean it! It does come oiled enough. IMHO I wouldn't do anything, just drop and go and enjoy the better 2-4mpg and maybe slightly more torque.
I couldn't really tell a difference...kind of like detailing your car and it seems faster???
I have also used them in my infiniti cars, rx-7's, supras, etc. never heard of the mas being a problem.
I did buy a new one becuase it was dirty and I was too lazy to clean it! It does come oiled enough. IMHO I wouldn't do anything, just drop and go and enjoy the better 2-4mpg and maybe slightly more torque.
I couldn't really tell a difference...kind of like detailing your car and it seems faster???
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