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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 09:31 AM
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What do folks here think of MAF cleaning and engine "Decarb" service?

I have a 2015 RX350 base with ~115k miles.

What do folks here think of doing MAF Cleaning or engine "decarb" service? Worth it? Or wait until it runs poorly?

Car runs great and I want to keep it that way. I'm the 2nd owner; I bought it a year ago. I dearly LOVE this car and hope to keep it running a LOOOONG time.

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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 09:35 AM
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Cleaning the MAF is the most easily task. I recommend you do it yourself. It doesnt need to be done that often but once in a while.

Cleaning throttle body is the same. Clean it once every 50k-100k.
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 09:59 AM
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It is easier to prevent an illness than to treat it later.

I just bought CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner to clean the MAF sensor, and CRC Intake Valve and Turbo Cleaner to clean the intake system and valves.
Of course, I should have performed this cleaning before I removed the intake manifold and replaced the spark plugs—but it is what it is.
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 07:07 AM
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Thanks everyone.

it sounds like these are worth doing.

Thnks for taking the time to respond!
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