Plan to replace at 100K miles as it will shrink and start to harden. Do it during your MAF and throttle body cleaning
This gasket seals the intake air elbow, where it slides onto the aluminum lip of the throttle body. The seal is made out of a tough material, but it will not last forever due to heat. 272273
2005 to 2013 M272 V6 MAF Sensor Elbow to Throttle Body Gasket
$14.95
SKU:
GEG-272MAFGASKET