How To Replace Air Intake Boot
Air Intake Boot Replacement Replacing Car Air Intake Boot Helpful Information The air intake assembly supplies air from the air filter to the throttle body or plate. If this tube fails it can cause incorrect readings from the mass air flow sensor MAF which causes the engine to run poorly. The intake boot is usually made of flexible rubber and over time, vibrations within the engine coupled with natural degradation of the rubber can cause small cracks that allow air to be pulled into the motor that was not filtered nor accounted for. Some of the symptoms of a bad air intake boot are higher than normal idle and poor fuel economy. Inspect the area between the ribs in the air intake boot by flexing it and looking for signs of wear. If you can see cracks then replacement is required. Best Practices Keep track of all clamps, nuts and bolts in a container so they don't get misplaced Inspect intake boot for leaks before and after the job is complete This guide gives...