Are inexpensive mass air flow sensors okay to use?

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

When it comes to auto parts, especially electrical components, you should buy quality parts. The chances are that a cheaper parts is not as well made and will fail sooner.

Answer by  dee73 (1062)

Yes it is ok to use inexpensive sensors.The cheap ones are just as good as the expensive ones, the work just as the same.

Answer by  tkarlav (1502)

Yes its not the price of the part that matters . i have seen dollor parts work as well as 100 dollar parts. the only time theres is a real difference is if its a performance part compared to a standerd.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Well typically when talking about vital engine components then it is never a good idea to go with cheap generic parts. Engine parts have to deal with a lot of vibration and heat. A cheaply made one will need replaced much sooner than a quality one.

Answer by  danielle1979 (116)

This all depends on the vehicle you want to use it on and the performance. Some stock sensors have low cost replacements that do not affect performance. Others you can use different sensors that will affect the performance.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

A cheaper part should work alright for awhile. The thing about cheap auto parts, especially electronics, is that you get what you pay for. The cheaper models typically use lower quality material which means they are more likely to fail that a better version. This is not always true but it is something to remember.

Answer by  japratt (1687)

No, these sensors normally are not very good to put on because they will probably got out a lot quicker.