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dillypo · 05-05-2012, 06:32 PM

First off install was easy peasy. Looks and sounds great! There are a million other threads about that with pictures and videos.

I couldn't find this mentioned anywhere and I don't really want to drive it around much until I know for sure... did the filter come pre-oiled or do I need to take it back off and do that myself?

usnatclee · 05-05-2012, 06:37 PM

It depends, is it a dry filter or a filter that should be oiled?

usnatclee · 05-05-2012, 06:41 PM

Generally they come pre-oiled though.

Apex Chase · 05-05-2012, 07:00 PM

It comes oiled. Give it hell.

Gr8ride · 05-05-2012, 07:09 PM

whoa....oops..oil????

first time I hear about this....I installed my CAI about two months ago. how long are they able to run before "maintainance"?
What type of maintainance am I supposed to do?? I saw the manual mentioned something about washing it with their special solutions and if I remember correctly it was 14k miles?

dillypo · 05-05-2012, 08:02 PM

Sorry should have been more specific. By CAI I meant "Cold Air Inductions" cold air intake. Confusing acronyms lol.

Thanks for the replies.

As far as Gr8ride's question I am also unsure of when the first cleaning/recharge should take place. If anyone has info/how-to that'd be appreciated. Admittedly I haven't looked yet, it might be somewhere on this very site. It's cinco de mayo however and I'm due back outside to finish grilling and drinking.

Thanks again for the replies.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-07-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dillypo

Sorry should have been more specific. By CAI I meant "Cold Air Inductions" cold air intake. Confusing acronyms lol.

Thanks for the replies.

As far as Gr8ride's question I am also unsure of when the first cleaning/recharge should take place. If anyone has info/how-to that'd be appreciated. Admittedly I haven't looked yet, it might be somewhere on this very site. It's cinco de mayo however and I'm due back outside to finish grilling and drinking.

Thanks again for the replies.

First off, thank you for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc.! We are really glad that you are happy with the unit, and know it will give you permagrin for a long time to come!

As for the filter, it comes from us pre-oiled and ready to go. The frequency of having to clean and re-oil the filter (recharging) depends a lot on driving conditons, but generally I hear it most common from 20k-30k miles. However, it could need it a lot sooner, all depending on driving and road conditions. A visual inspection the the clear view window of the lid and removing any large debris will tell you what you need to know.

When it is time to recharge the filter you must use a Cold Air Inductions Inc. Recharge kit, which will include instructions, and can be found at the followingl link:
http://www.coldairinductions.com/filter-recharge-kit

Thanks again for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc., and be sure to "Like" us on Facebook!

Gr8ride · 05-07-2012, 08:30 PM

Awesome thanks for the help.....

SPARTAN sui · 05-08-2012, 06:19 PM

Seems pretty straightforward, can't wait to pickup a cold air inductions unit in a few months.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-09-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gr8ride

Awesome thanks for the help.....

No problem, thanks for choosing CAI Inc.!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

Seems pretty straightforward, can't wait to pickup a cold air inductions unit in a few months.

Thats what we like to hear!!

ActNup NY · 05-12-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill @ CAI Inc

First off, thank you for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc.! We are really glad that you are happy with the unit, and know it will give you permagrin for a long time to come!

As for the filter, it comes from us pre-oiled and ready to go. The frequency of having to clean and re-oil the filter (recharging) depends a lot on driving conditons, but generally I hear it most common from 20k-30k miles. However, it could need it a lot sooner, all depending on driving and road conditions. A visual inspection the the clear view window of the lid and removing any large debris will tell you what you need to know.

When it is time to recharge the filter you must use a Cold Air Inductions Inc. Recharge kit, which will include instructions, and can be found at the followingl link:
http://www.coldairinductions.com/filter-recharge-kit

Thanks again for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc., and be sure to "Like" us on Facebook!

Looking forward to purchasing my CAI from you soon Bill. I've read and heard only nothing, but great news about your product there.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-16-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBY

Looking forward to purchasing my CAI from you soon Bill. I've read and heard only nothing, but great news about your product there.

Thanks!!

Make sure to "Like" us on Facebook since you are joining the CAI Inc. club soon!

05-05-2012, 06:32 PM	#1
dillypo Drives: Camaro 1lt Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: TX Posts: 24	CAI Installed! Question... First off install was easy peasy. Looks and sounds great! There are a million other threads about that with pictures and videos. I couldn't find this mentioned anywhere and I don't really want to drive it around much until I know for sure... did the filter come pre-oiled or do I need to take it back off and do that myself?

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05-05-2012, 07:09 PM	#5
Gr8ride Drives: Camaro 2Ls Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 158	whoa....oops..oil???? first time I hear about this....I installed my CAI about two months ago. how long are they able to run before "maintainance"? What type of maintainance am I supposed to do?? I saw the manual mentioned something about washing it with their special solutions and if I remember correctly it was 14k miles? __________________

05-07-2012, 08:30 PM	#8
Gr8ride Drives: Camaro 2Ls Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 158	Awesome thanks for the help..... __________________

05-05-2012, 06:37 PM	#2
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corpus Christi,TX Posts: 539	It depends, is it a dry filter or a filter that should be oiled?

05-05-2012, 06:41 PM	#3
usnatclee Drives: '12 2SS/RS, '13 Vette, '13 Wrangler Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corpus Christi,TX Posts: 539	Generally they come pre-oiled though.

05-05-2012, 08:02 PM	#6
dillypo Drives: Camaro 1lt Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: TX Posts: 24	Sorry should have been more specific. By CAI I meant "Cold Air Inductions" cold air intake. Confusing acronyms lol. Thanks for the replies. As far as Gr8ride's question I am also unsure of when the first cleaning/recharge should take place. If anyone has info/how-to that'd be appreciated. Admittedly I haven't looked yet, it might be somewhere on this very site. It's cinco de mayo however and I'm due back outside to finish grilling and drinking. Thanks again for the replies.

05-08-2012, 06:19 PM	#9
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2011 VR Camaro 2LT Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 696	Seems pretty straightforward, can't wait to pickup a cold air inductions unit in a few months.