How to clean the MAF sensor on the 5th Gen 4Runner to improve fuel economy and performance

In this video we clean the MAF sensor on the 5th gen 4Runner in an effort to restore original performance and fuel efficiency.
Many people have had great success with cleaning the MAF sensor and have reported an improvement in fuel economy and performance. If you are experiencing a rough idle, poor fuel economy, and/or decreased performance, this might just be the solution.
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[@joeblough4605]

Really appreciate your videos. Here's the job, here's the tools, here's the links, here's how you simply do it. Do not change your method, it really helps those of us who were formally afraid to attempt these maintenance procedures. Thanks.

[@mattfredericks5999]

Quick and easy. Best diy 4runner channel out there!

[@AngelGarcia-fm1su]

Your videos are very informative 👌 thanks

[@gibstera5580]

Thank you for sharing. Very good information 👍🏻

[@T4Rgarage]

My pleasure

[@surfacetoaircreations]

Awesome, man! I did this along with the throttle body!

[@T4Rgarage]

Nice! I’ll have to do the throttle body soon

[@rommel-777]

Thank you brother, great content, very helpful

[@T4Rgarage]

Thank you! Happy you find it useful

[@rob4f258]

Did you improve your mpg?

[@wolfeadventures]

Awesome! Can you do throttle body next?

[@T4Rgarage]

That’s a great idea. I’ll add that one to the list for sure

[@jollytime0811]

@@T4Rgarage I would really like to see a throttle body cleaning tutorial as well.

[@cheftrd]

After cleaning do you notice any improvements interms of mpg or the performance of your truck

[@T4Rgarage]

Smoother idle when cold, I haven’t had much of a chance to see an improvement in fuel economy yet. My sensor was surprisingly pretty clean

[@ismailalcheikh8925]

my 2014 sr5p has been acting crazy, The RPM would drop very quickly to the bottom and up again in like a second, the moment I take my leg off the gas pedal or brake. It is driving me crazy as I could not find a straight answer to tis issue. Will try cleaning this sensor tomorrow and will try cleaning the throttle too. I also bought a set of spark plugs to replace too. Is there anything else that needs to be checked or replaced?

[@T4Rgarage]

Check for vacuum leaks as well. Make sure all the hoses are connected properly. Listen for whistling or anything that sounds like air sucking. Check the air filter as well. Do you have a check engine light?

[@ismailalcheikh8925]

@@T4Rgarage thanks for replying. No check engine light. I will check all the hoses and replace the air filter and see what happens. Thanks again

[@ongpk4417]

How can you mount your license plate on the grill? I have the same bumper but no idea where to mount my license plate

[@T4Rgarage]

I bought the mount on Amazon. It was called a universal grill license plate mount. Made from clear plastic with a bunch of holes in it to accommodate different grills

[@BryanSeaton]

I used 4 zip ties

[@markmcneilly6209]

I'm going to try this. Here is my issue and I'm looking for advice. Every once is a while ( like 200Km ) my2014 4runner stalls - it just turns off like I didn't fully turn the key. I can sort of stear and brake but definitley no power/acceleration. Turn it off and on and its good to go. Truck gets about 23L/100km when it should be around 17. No codes. I took it to TOYOTA for diagnosing and they couldn't pull codes so they said they couldn't fix it unless they replaced parts by guessing ( useless people). I have attached a FIXD code monitor to the truck encase it happens again and it throws a code. Any ideas. HELP!!!

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

I seen this once before and it was the ignition, heavy keys bouncing around causing the car to shut off.

[@markmcneilly6209]

Tx. Maybe. But I cleaned my Mass Airflow Sensor and it seems to have improve dmy mileage and hopefully the stall. Time will tell @@opinionatedviewer7730

[@ruchirsajwan]

Can I use a throttle cleaner to clean it?

[@T4Rgarage]

No, only use what’s recommended or you could have issues

[@oshmosissato6849]

Tried this but when putting it the gasket wouldn’t pop it back inside. Hard time putting back in…. Neglected to inform viewers about that.

[@rolandoleybag8577]

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