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ss_2011_cyber_grey · 04-04-2011, 01:03 PM

My dealership told me that my cai will void my warranty... anyone know from experienceif this is true?? Any info will help

newmoon · 04-04-2011, 01:20 PM

I would imagine they could if they wanted. Keep your stock CAI and if you have a problem return it to stock before bringing it into the dealership for work.

ss_2011_cyber_grey · 04-04-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

I would imagine they could if they wanted. Keep your stock CAI and if you have a problem return it to stock before bringing it into the dealership for work.

Good idea but I have to remove air sensor from original tubing I do believe.

Christiancoach · 04-04-2011, 01:30 PM

Go to a different dealer!! That is the biggest joke ever! IF you ever had a warranty issue, GM would need to prove that your modification led directly to the issue. I have been part of similar discussions several times, and personally have dealt with it. One kinky/jerk/stupid dealerships operate this way. I used to work at GM Dealerships and still have many friends in Service Departments. No way a CAI voids your warranty. I would recommend to never give that dealership another penny of your service needs.

ss_2011_cyber_grey · 04-04-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Christiancoach

Go to a different dealer!! That is the biggest joke ever! IF you ever had a warranty issue, GM would need to prove that your modification led directly to the issue. I have been part of similar discussions several times, and personally have dealt with it. One kinky/jerk/stupid dealerships operate this way. I used to work at GM Dealerships and still have many friends in Service Departments. No way a CAI voids your warranty. I would recommend to never give that dealership another penny of your service needs.

I just sent a email to dealership stating what you just told me.

Question: has anybody experienced engine problems caused by a air intake upgrade??

SSOOCH · 04-04-2011, 01:46 PM

When I installed my Airaid. My dealership's service manager complimented Me on how good it looked and then told Me that because the filter has oil on it, that if it does any damage to the MAF sensor, and that's a big "if" then warranty wouldn't cover a new MAF Sensor. That's it.

I personally will take the chance by allowing my Camaro to breath better.

ss_2011_cyber_grey · 04-04-2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

When I installed my Airaid. My dealership's service manager complimented Me on how good it looked and then told Me that because the filter has oil on it, that if it does any damage to the MAF sensor, and that's a big "if" then warranty wouldn't cover a new MAF Sensor. That's it.

I personally will take the chance by allowing my Camaro to breath better.

So that's all it can do damage wise to a car? I will def put it on. Maf sensor isn't expensive.

SSOOCH · 04-04-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ss_2011_cyber_grey

So that's all it can do damage wise to a car? I will def put it on. Maf sensor isn't expensive.

That's it. And even that won't happen. Even if it were to get excessive oil on the MAF, you could use MAF cleaner from your local auto parts store to clean it off.

You'll be just fine. Install away!

ss_2011_cyber_grey · 04-04-2011, 02:40 PM

Can it cause damage to cylinders or pistons from givin too much air? If that's all will b voided consider it a done deal. I just don't wanna get raped on issues not covered by warranty cuz I have a damn cai

Kurtisp · 04-05-2011, 04:16 AM

I just had my clutch, pressure plate and bearing changed under warranty, my car is no where near stock, first think my service manager ask me is if I modified the transmission, I replied no, he replied no problem, gave me a rental and got my car back in 3 days, I would say take it to another deal for sure!!

Slowhawk · 04-05-2011, 06:12 AM

Depends on the dealer but I'm sure GM would want to void warrenty's because the cold air's DO change the tuning of the engine.We've had a few cars come in with cold air's and the tune is way off. Most cars are fine but some aren't.

JackRabitSlims · 04-05-2011, 08:07 AM

Kurtisp---did you change your shifter?

Kurtisp · 04-06-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JackRabitSlims

Kurtisp---did you change your shifter?

yes i did...i have a Barton

04-04-2011, 01:03 PM	#1
ss_2011_cyber_grey Drives: 2011 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: northern lower michigan Posts: 74	HPE CAI VOID WARRANTY??? My dealership told me that my cai will void my warranty... anyone know from experienceif this is true?? Any info will help

04-04-2011, 01:20 PM	#2
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	I would imagine they could if they wanted. Keep your stock CAI and if you have a problem return it to stock before bringing it into the dealership for work. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

04-04-2011, 01:30 PM	#4
Christiancoach Drives: 2008 Holden Commodore SSV Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 297	Go to a different dealer!! That is the biggest joke ever! IF you ever had a warranty issue, GM would need to prove that your modification led directly to the issue. I have been part of similar discussions several times, and personally have dealt with it. One kinky/jerk/stupid dealerships operate this way. I used to work at GM Dealerships and still have many friends in Service Departments. No way a CAI voids your warranty. I would recommend to never give that dealership another penny of your service needs. __________________

04-04-2011, 01:46 PM	#6
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	When I installed my Airaid. My dealership's service manager complimented Me on how good it looked and then told Me that because the filter has oil on it, that if it does any damage to the MAF sensor, and that's a big "if" then warranty wouldn't cover a new MAF Sensor. That's it. I personally will take the chance by allowing my Camaro to breath better. __________________

04-05-2011, 04:16 AM	#10
Kurtisp Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 65	I just had my clutch, pressure plate and bearing changed under warranty, my car is no where near stock, first think my service manager ask me is if I modified the transmission, I replied no, he replied no problem, gave me a rental and got my car back in 3 days, I would say take it to another deal for sure!! __________________ 2010 SS M6, full TSP exhaust, CAI, 231/236 TSP cam 476 rwhp 445 rwtq

04-04-2011, 02:40 PM	#9
ss_2011_cyber_grey Drives: 2011 camaro 1ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: northern lower michigan Posts: 74	Can it cause damage to cylinders or pistons from givin too much air? If that's all will b voided consider it a done deal. I just don't wanna get raped on issues not covered by warranty cuz I have a damn cai

04-05-2011, 06:12 AM	#11
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,018	Depends on the dealer but I'm sure GM would want to void warrenty's because the cold air's DO change the tuning of the engine.We've had a few cars come in with cold air's and the tune is way off. Most cars are fine but some aren't.

04-05-2011, 08:07 AM	#12
JackRabitSlims Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Jersey Posts: 83	Kurtisp---did you change your shifter?

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