No it will not. The only time this can happen is if the system was installed improperly and
caused damage to the vehicle. If a service technician denies your warranty claim based on the
fact that the car has been modified, and the failure was not a direct result of the installation and
use of an CAI Inc. product, please refer him to the Magnusson Moss warranty act.
Why do your Cold Air Intakes & Air Boxes cost more than most manufactures?
At CAI Inc. we pride our selfs in quality and craftsmanship. We have made a point to not reduce
quality by any means. Our products are hand crafted with top grade materials which results in
high quality products & unfortunately higher prices.
Can an engine get too much airflow?
No, an engine can only take in a fixed volume of air depending on the engine’s size. The more
restriction that an air intake system (filter, air box, and tubing) causes, the greater the potential is
for power and mileage degradation.
Will I need to make adjustments to my vehicle after I install a CAI Inc. Air Box or
Intake System?
On fuel injected vehicles the OEM computer and emissions control system will adjust for the
increase in air. The OEM computer will adjust immediately if it is reset. Removing the battery
cable from the battery for 15 minutes or more should reset it.
How do I know when to clean the filter?
The general rule of thumb is that the filter needs to be cleaned when the dirt build up gets as
thick as the wire mesh. The usual interval is 30,000 - 50,000 miles depending on driving
conditions. We recommend that you check your filter about once a year in normal usage.
Do the filters come pre-oiled or must they be oiled before using?
CAI, Inc. filters come pre-oiled and ready to use. The filter medium is made from layers of cotton
gauze. The oil has a red dye added to show how much is being applied. If the filter looks
pinkish-red, it is oiled. It is important that CAI, Inc. air filters are never used unoiled. This would
greatly degrade their filtering ability.
Will a CAI, Inc. filter cause my vehicle’s mass air sensor to fail?
A CAI, Inc. Filter with the proper amount of oil applied should not damage a vehicle’s mass air
sensor. CAI is aware that there have been cases where the oil on our competitor’s performance
filters have damaged the mass air sensor, but it is CAI's assessment that this occurred
because the filter was oiled excessively. CAI, Inc. utilizes robots to apply the oil and can control
the amount applied within one (1) gram.
