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So if you have a SLP CAI and have had the same problems mine has you might want to read this. I've had the intake installed for almost a year, and haven't noticed any loss in performance until today. Funny how you only notice things like this only when you fix it.
It all started with the Service Engine light coming on. I ran my scan tool through it and found that it was reading code 172 (Lean Bank 2). I couldn't figure out what it was, so I took it to my mechanic, he couldnt figure it out either. You would think that it was easy, like an O2 sensor or something, but none of those faults were tripping.
Anyways, to make a long story short: The oil from the SLP filters got sucked into the intake and stuck to the MAF sensor. Because it was just dirty, I didn't read a MAF fault, but rather a lean condition causing my fuel to run rich (Bad gas mileage sucks).
You could replace the sensors all day long, and yes it would fix this problem, but finding the problem is a biaaa. Also, you can save yourself a bunch of money if you just take a wire brush to the sensor everytime you clean the filters. That's what I have figured out, and will be doing on a regular basis with the oil change [img]smile.gif[/img]
BTW if this doesnt make sense, or sounds wrong, please excuse me, I'm very sleepy right now..
It all started with the Service Engine light coming on. I ran my scan tool through it and found that it was reading code 172 (Lean Bank 2). I couldn't figure out what it was, so I took it to my mechanic, he couldnt figure it out either. You would think that it was easy, like an O2 sensor or something, but none of those faults were tripping.
Anyways, to make a long story short: The oil from the SLP filters got sucked into the intake and stuck to the MAF sensor. Because it was just dirty, I didn't read a MAF fault, but rather a lean condition causing my fuel to run rich (Bad gas mileage sucks).
You could replace the sensors all day long, and yes it would fix this problem, but finding the problem is a biaaa. Also, you can save yourself a bunch of money if you just take a wire brush to the sensor everytime you clean the filters. That's what I have figured out, and will be doing on a regular basis with the oil change [img]smile.gif[/img]
BTW if this doesnt make sense, or sounds wrong, please excuse me, I'm very sleepy right now..
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