OEM Air Intake Systems

Why is My Engine Idling High? One Explanation: a Faulty Air Intake

On the 401 out of Windsor -- probably the worst place to start having engine problems. Oftentimes, it's not a bad spark plug or a blown head gasket to blame, luckily, but just a clogged air intake.

You'll know you've got one by the signs. Other than high idle (when your engine revs too fast in both park and neutral), they include a lit Check Engine light on the dash and dramatically decreased idle speeds, the latter indicating induction failure, usually. But what actually happens when air intake systems fail?

It's simple, really. The intake manifold can't effectively send oxygen to the engine cylinders (or help keep them cool, either). The engine can't burn gas and air for power as well, and it ends up just plain not running as well as it should. So, see the signs of a bad air intake, and you should run an inspection: check everything, and do any required repairs ASAP -- before you end up stranded halfway to Toronto.

Good thing you came to us for replacement parts. Our air intakes are manufacturer-quality, made to fit your make and model. Plus, you'll save money; where things like intake manifold gaskets can run $745 to $825 CAD on average, ours are steeply discounted. Of course, if you want to make and keep airflow as efficient as possible, consider swapping out your factory air intake for a cold air intake; it'll enable the engine to pull in cooler, denser, and higher-quality air, often by omitting the air filter box and using smoother, straighter, and larger-diameter/wider tubes for induction.

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