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Air flow meter

Okay kiddo, so an air flow meter is a fancy tool that helps us measure how much air is going into an engine. Just like you take breaths to get air into your body, a car needs air to run too.

The air flow meter is like a tiny gatekeeper who stands in front of the engine and checks how much air is coming in. It talks to the car’s computer and tells it if the engine needs more or less air.

This is super important because if the engine doesn’t get the right amount of air, it can’t run properly. It could be too weak and slow, or it could be too strong and fast, and that wouldn’t be safe.

So, the air flow meter helps ensure that the engine gets the right amount of air so it can run smoothly, just like how you need the right amount of air to play and run around happily!
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