Is the MAF sensor the T-Shape unit that's between airfilter box and throttle?

[NewRacer]

Is the MAF sensor the T-Shape unit that's between airfilter box and throttle? My car has 72k miles, it's a 2000 GEN4 Camry V6. When am I supposed to replace it?

[skewe]

i do not think u need to replace that

things that needs to be replace.

-air filter
-belts
-water pump
-fuel filter

i would not touch it if it is not messed up

[NewRacer]

Originally Posted by skewe

i do not think u need to replace that

things that needs to be replace.

-air filter
-belts
-water pump
-fuel filter

i would not touch it if it is not messed up

I've changed the air filter and fuel filter already. Why do I need to change the water pump? Is it easy to break? My car has 72k miles, it's a 2000 GEN4 V6, when am I supposed to change the timing belt and water pump?

[toyomoho]

If following the Toyota maintenance plan only the oil and filter need changing. Timing belt is scheduled for 90K. The water pump is replaced as needed. Some people change it out with the belt since the engine is already apart. It is just a time saver issue. Wait until you get to 90K and see how it looks. The MAF does not need replacing unless it is broken.

[NewRacer]

Originally Posted by toyomoho

If following the Toyota maintenance plan only the oil and filter need changing. Timing belt is scheduled for 90K. The water pump is replaced as needed. Some people change it out with the belt since the engine is already apart. It is just a time saver issue. Wait until you get to 90K and see how it looks.

Wait a minute, mine is a V6 engine, I've heard that I'm supposed to change the timing belt at 60k if it's a V6. I have 72k miles now, and I'm so affraid that it will break, but I'll have to wait until this Aug.


Is that 90k schedule for the V6? What about other belts? V belt and the water pump belt?