I have a 2011 chevy silverado I had a cold air intake system installed. A week later I notice that my temp. gauge reading higher then normal engine getting hot

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Asked by Rich Aug 09, 2013 at 10:16 PM about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Extended Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

engine getting hotter then normal engine shaking a little is it due to the cold intake system ? or something else any Ideas ?

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I still think its in the CAI. I mean the problems started right after it was installed. Alot of CAI require a filter like a K&N that needs to be oiled, if the filter is over oiled it can cause the rough idle if that oil has contaminated the air flow meter or any of the other sensors.

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I am sorry to hear you are having this concern. Did you have this system installed at your GM dealership? We can certainly look into this concern. Please email us your name, VIN, address, phone number and the name of your GM dealership to socialmedia@gm.com. Erica Tiffany GM Customer Care

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