How to Choose a Cold Air Intake Filter

A cold air intake system can offer you additional horsepower and brings cold air into the engine allowing it to run more efficiently. This can add life and fun to your vehicle at a relatively low cost and can be installed in around 90 minutes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Write down all the information about your vehicle. This should include make, model, year, engine type, engine size and any custom work that has been done to the engine. This information will help you find the cold air intake filter right for your car.

2. Decide on the cold air intake filter you would like. There are many brands to choose from including K&N, AEM, and S&B. Within each of these brands, there are different air intake systems for each vehicle.

3. Shop around online and locally to find the best price, warranty and installation assistance for the cold air intake filter you desire. Shopping locally can save you shipping costs, as most cold air intake filters are stocked or can be ordered and received within a day.

4. Ask about extended warranty options. While the initial warranty can provide great coverage, an extended warranty can protect your vehicle more and cover maintenance costs.

Tips & Warnings

• Check with your car manufacturer to ensure you are not voiding a warranty with the installation of your cold air intake system. If you are, this would be a good time to upgrade the intake filters warranty.
• If you are unsure about installation, ask for assistance from a professional mechanic or custom car shop.