CAI intakes could void factory waranty

gsxr750 · 01-27-2012, 11:35 PM

Just a heads up I spoke to a nissan dealer service manager tonight and I asked them if installing an aftermarket CAI could void the waranty.

The answer was no, but if any engine problems develope and they can attribute them to the CAI installed, then it would void the factory waranty.

So overall I wouldn't bother installing one, to many if's .

homeryansta · 01-27-2012, 11:43 PM

installing one will only void the warranty for the intake and anything that fails because of it.

gsxr750 · 01-27-2012, 11:47 PM

Yeh ! Anything that the dealer or company can blame on the intake, is it worth the risk ? What a lot of ppl don't know is that it is not in best interest of a manufacturer to always approve waranty repairs. Its just like auto insurance, claims adjusters # 1 priority is to deny a insurance claim, and instead of paying out on it.

Z_ealot · 01-27-2012, 11:50 PM

i can already see where this is going...ibtl

gbrettin · 01-27-2012, 11:55 PM

Lots of CAI threads going lately. ...

gsxr750 · 01-27-2012, 11:57 PM

I'm not going to argue about it, just conveying what Nissan Service manager told me, Its your decision for the owner to make and they should know all the facts.

gbrettin · 01-28-2012, 12:01 AM

Meh, CAI is a waist of time. I'm going to void my warranty big time with F.I.

FL 4Motion · 01-28-2012, 12:18 AM

martin82 · 01-28-2012, 12:25 AM

no issues, engine problem, remove CAI, problem solved............ its not like the dealer is going around taking pictures of your car, and you can always take it to another dealer.

sfearl1 · 01-28-2012, 12:47 AM

OP, you really need to post another thread on CAI's? We get it, you don't want one on your car...

Ibtl

darionlear · 01-28-2012, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfearl1

OP, you really need to post another thread on CAI's? We get it, you don't want one on your car...

Ibtl

Hey Scott, get my email?

darionlear · 01-28-2012, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsxr750

Just a heads up I spoke to a nissan dealer service manager tonight and I asked them if installing an aftermarket CAI could void the waranty.

The answer was no, but if any engine problems develope and they can attribute them to the CAI installed, then it would void the factory waranty.

So overall I wouldn't bother installing one, to many if's .

This is your first Z isn't it? O_o

01-27-2012, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 13	CAI intakes could void factory waranty Just a heads up I spoke to a nissan dealer service manager tonight and I asked them if installing an aftermarket CAI could void the waranty. The answer was no, but if any engine problems develope and they can attribute them to the CAI installed, then it would void the factory waranty. So overall I wouldn't bother installing one, to many if's .

01-27-2012, 11:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	installing one will only void the warranty for the intake and anything that fails because of it. __________________

01-27-2012, 11:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 13	Yeh ! Anything that the dealer or company can blame on the intake, is it worth the risk ? What a lot of ppl don't know is that it is not in best interest of a manufacturer to always approve waranty repairs. Its just like auto insurance, claims adjusters # 1 priority is to deny a insurance claim, and instead of paying out on it. Last edited by gsxr750; 01-27-2012 at 11:51 PM.

01-28-2012, 12:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	OP, you really need to post another thread on CAI's? We get it, you don't want one on your car... Ibtl __________________ Scott

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