BMW 320i Cold Air Intakes

If your BMW 320i sports sedan is equipped with a cold air intake system, you're fortunate. You see, while the traditional air intake does a great job of delivering cooler air to the engine, a cold air intake steps things up for even greater performance.

How Cold Air Intake Works

Also known as an induction system, a cold air intake brings even cooler air from the outside into the engine. Since colder air is denser, it boasts a higher volume of oxygen. That turns into improved engine efficiency and better performance.

A cold air intake system can be constructed from materials such as rubber, metal, plastic, or even a composite such as carbon fiber, Kevlar, or fiberglass. Most feature a snorkel that sits outside of your vehicle and draws air into the airbox. Many even have heat shields that protect the air filter and pull in cool air from the front or side of the engine bay, while some mount the air filter into the wall of the fender to suck in that cool air.

How to Spot Cold Air Intake Problems

Even the best cold air intake can go bad over time. That restricts engine performance, so you'll want to address the problem sooner rather than later. Signs of failure include:

Odd engine idling

Engine revs higher than normal

Worsening engine performance

The "Check Engine" dash light comes on

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