Heads Up For K&N Intake Users - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ShowSStopper · 08-16-2012, 05:44 PM

Just thought I would let everyone know that GM has issued a bulletin about K&N cai's causing a failure in cylinder #7 on Camaro SS models. In the event you are using a K&N intake and experience a failure, GM WILL NOT COVER THE FAILURE UNDER WARRANTY. This bulletin was specifically for the K&N brand CAI systems and was specifically for the V8 model Camaros across all Gen 5 production years.

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on this as I found out about it today at the dealership. I'm guessing if you swap the stock setup back in before taking it in, you might be alright.

Anyway, thought i would share.

=Stephens= · 08-16-2012, 05:52 PM

I have a V6 and a K & N 63 series and have never had any cylinder firing issues.

SuperSport2011 · 08-16-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I have a V6 and a K & N 63 series and have never had any cylinder firing issues.

tjk_art · 08-16-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

MikeSVX · 08-16-2012, 06:17 PM

That's because people aren't smart enough to clean the excess oil off the filter before they put it in or they over oil it when they clean it. The excess oil gums everything up. The SS isn't the first car to have problems with people not following the k&n instructions properly. Although this is the most severe problem I've heard about. Usually it just gums up the MAF sensor and is fixed by simple cleaning the MAF.

I was thinking about getting the k&n, and truth be told, if the parts store would have had it, I would have bought it already. I'm too impatient to order one. I may still get one anyway.

RollaMo · 08-16-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowSStopper

Just thought I would let everyone know that GM has issued a bulletin about K&N cai's causing a failure in cylinder #7 on Camaro SS models.

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I have a V6 and a K & N 63 series and have never had any cylinder firing issues.

Maybe because you don't have a cylinder #7

Oxtar41 · 08-16-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I have a V6 and a K & N 63 series and have never had any cylinder firing issues.

This is why everything should be made WITHOUT a warning label. Survival of the fittest.

ga0358 · 08-16-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RollaMo

Maybe because you don't have a cylinder #7

I thought I loved this forum before, but this thread seals the deal...

Jason@JacFab · 08-16-2012, 07:09 PM

Link to bulletin? I find it strange that they're blaming K&N intakes specifically. On the JRE CAI shootout the K&N Air Charger AFR was 12.0:1; very safe. If it were due to the oiled filter you would think they would be blaming almost every intake instead of just one, although I know some K&N filters are a little heavy on the oil out of the box, and it seems most end users over oil them...

Just wondering what they are claiming specifically caused this?

=Stephens= · 08-16-2012, 07:10 PM

I know, that is what makes it funny. I only have 6 cylinders. Maybe I should have put a (sarcasm) quote after it. LOL

Kahdir · 08-16-2012, 07:20 PM

klatterblast · 08-16-2012, 07:30 PM

Just does not make sense , filter oil should not cause any piston or cylinder failure. The stock PVC hose blows oil through the intake already unless you have an oil catch can. Just can't be filter oil related.

skipinminn · 08-16-2012, 07:35 PM

I bought a USED 2ss/rs and it had a K&N already installed

So who's problem would that be i didn't put it ON ????? Came that way from the Dealers

Lets ASK the GM Customer Guy who comes on here all the time

moserbe · 08-16-2012, 07:36 PM

I'd like the link to that bulletin also.

08-16-2012, 05:44 PM	#1
ShowSStopper Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Black Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,091	Heads Up For K&N Intake Users Just thought I would let everyone know that GM has issued a bulletin about K&N cai's causing a failure in cylinder #7 on Camaro SS models. In the event you are using a K&N intake and experience a failure, GM WILL NOT COVER THE FAILURE UNDER WARRANTY. This bulletin was specifically for the K&N brand CAI systems and was specifically for the V8 model Camaros across all Gen 5 production years. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on this as I found out about it today at the dealership. I'm guessing if you swap the stock setup back in before taking it in, you might be alright. Anyway, thought i would share.

08-16-2012, 07:20 PM	#11
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	__________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

08-16-2012, 07:30 PM	#12
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	Just does not make sense , filter oil should not cause any piston or cylinder failure. The stock PVC hose blows oil through the intake already unless you have an oil catch can. Just can't be filter oil related. __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s.

08-16-2012, 05:52 PM	#2
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I have a V6 and a K & N 63 series and have never had any cylinder firing issues.

08-16-2012, 06:17 PM	#5
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	That's because people aren't smart enough to clean the excess oil off the filter before they put it in or they over oil it when they clean it. The excess oil gums everything up. The SS isn't the first car to have problems with people not following the k&n instructions properly. Although this is the most severe problem I've heard about. Usually it just gums up the MAF sensor and is fixed by simple cleaning the MAF. I was thinking about getting the k&n, and truth be told, if the parts store would have had it, I would have bought it already. I'm too impatient to order one. I may still get one anyway.

08-16-2012, 07:09 PM	#9
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Link to bulletin? I find it strange that they're blaming K&N intakes specifically. On the JRE CAI shootout the K&N Air Charger AFR was 12.0:1; very safe. If it were due to the oiled filter you would think they would be blaming almost every intake instead of just one, although I know some K&N filters are a little heavy on the oil out of the box, and it seems most end users over oil them... Just wondering what they are claiming specifically caused this?

08-16-2012, 07:10 PM	#10
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I know, that is what makes it funny. I only have 6 cylinders. Maybe I should have put a (sarcasm) quote after it. LOL

08-16-2012, 07:35 PM	#13
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	I bought a USED 2ss/rs and it had a K&N already installed So who's problem would that be i didn't put it ON ????? Came that way from the Dealers Lets ASK the GM Customer Guy who comes on here all the time

08-16-2012, 07:36 PM	#14
moserbe Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 758 View My Garage	I'd like the link to that bulletin also.