Colder Air is Better for the Engine

The cold air intake is a car accessory that provides the engine with colder air for better performance. It has been proven that colder air always works better with a vehicle’s engine since it is denser. In principle, denser air has more oxygen for the engine to use.

The cold air intake makes sure that an ample amount of cold air flow from the outside into the engine bay. By doing this, it prevents the engine from reaching high temperatures that can cause constant overheating. More importantly, the cold air intake increases the engine’s potential of producing more power since it only requires a minimum amount of effort for the engine to fulfill its function.    

There are specific cold air intake designs that can help the cold air intake function with more efficiency. Some of these designs have increased diameter and smooth interior which help in maximizing airflow and decreasing air resistance. However, more complicated designs are believed to bring even better results. These designs make use of heat shields that separate the air filter of the cold air intake from the engine compartment of the vehicle. As a result, more power is generated by the engine. Other cold air intakes are even custom-made to fit the needed engine specifications. Most drivers opt for this kind since they can achieve the exact increase flow and power that they want at all engine speeds.   

It is true that the cold air intake can bring in loads of improvements for the engine’s performance. It must, however, be remembered that once there is a cold air intake installed in one’s vehicle, driving under heavy rain should be avoided. This is precisely because the cold air intake can develop a condition called “hydrolock.” It occurs when the engine takes in too much water through the cold air intake. This condition can cause poor or no engine power at all. To prevent this from happening, one can opt for a cold air intake with a built in hydro-shield designed to keep water away from the air filter’s interior.