[diverdan]

I understand that there is some question on whether a K&N Aircharger will void the factory warranty. Supposedly there is a TSB regarding air filters that use oil voiding the factory warranty.
I did a search and found an old thread where this was discussed but no definative answer was reached.

Has anyone heard anything more regarding this? I was on the verge of getting a K&N but was hoping to hear more feedback about this issue first.

Thanks in advance.

 

[AmesGTO]

There was a TSB on excessively oiled aftermarket filters and auto trannies. I asked the service manager at my local dealer for his thoughts and he said as long as the car has a filter he will stand behind it. I also know K&N is interested in helping support customers on this.

 

[RookWV]

http://knfilters.com/warrantyletter.htm

http://knfilters.com/facts.htm#NEWVEHICLES

 

[GTODEALER]

It will not void the warranty! :cheers

 

[TexasRealtor]

It will not void the warranty! :cheers

To be safe, I'd put the stock air cleaner back on before any warranty work.

 

[QS05GTO]

I think the burden of proof would be on the dealer to prove the mod in question was actually the cause of the problem.

I have never heard of a dealer trying to void the warranty for a CAI.

 

[GTODEALER]

To be safe, I'd put the stock air cleaner back on before any warranty work.

I've seen that a couple of times as well....

 

[GTODEALER]

I think the burden of proof would be on the dealer to prove the mod in question was actually the cause of the problem.

I have never heard of a dealer trying to void the warranty for a CAI.

:agree

 

[Afterglow]

I must have the worst Pontiac Dealership for service. One of the guys there has pissed me off twice now. First when he told me the half shaft came apart because I was doing hole shots and that there were "NO" bolts holding it to the Diff. in the first place. And now I had the rear two O2 sensors go and he is trying to tell me my K&N drop-in caused it. I'm going in today or tomorrow and showing him a copy of those K&N links for there warranty. I can't wait to light him up.

 

[QS05GTO]

I must have the worst Pontiac Dealership for service. One of the guys there has pissed me off twice now. First when he told me the half shaft came apart because I was doing hole shots and that there were "NO" bolts holding it to the Diff. in the first place. And now I had the rear two O2 sensors go and he is trying to tell me my K&N drop-in caused it. I'm going in today or tomorrow and showing him a copy of those K&N links for there warranty. I can't wait to light him up.

Maybe it's time to find another dealer to service your car. If it really bothers you, I would go to GM's website or open up an annual report and find the person in charge of investor relations. Email this person detailing your problems. I've found that the response from the investor relations is usually better than the 1-800 lines that these manufacturers use. It's not the right department but it's a fairly good way to get your problems in front of someone with some decision making abilities.