Moussa93

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Hi guys,
I've looked around on the forum but found only one thread where no answers were really given.
I installed my Injen Dual CAI yesterday, and I would like to know if it would hurt to wash the car through a Drive Thru? I don't really want to Hydrolock my engine.

Thanks for your answers

Bmurray350z

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no.

redline06

If its gonna hurt anything itll be your paint, I would never take my car through one of those car washes

morphiusrt

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Only thing that get hurt with drive thru car washes is you paint and body. If your going to do it at least go touch less.

SQuaLZ

Car wash = swirl marks and scratches on paint

Do it yourself. As I always say, if someone is going to ruin my car, I want it to be me!

Suwaidi

^ + Harmful soap on the car's paint (higher PH, might strip wax, eventually clearcoat, blah blah blah).

To answer your question, no, it won't. But on a more important note, pickup two buckets, grit guards, some soft mitts, and a good bottle of Chemical Guys and you'll be good to go with a clean wash.

Moussa93

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I appreciate your answers and comments, guys
Very helpful.

I will see if I can find a touch less car wash place around Reston, VA

Thanks again

SQuaLZ

If you have the physical ability to wash your own car I highly recommend it. It literally takes 15 minutes out of your time.

Suwaidi

Plus even with touchless car washes, they're overpriced and I have yet to find one that'll do a decent job.

frivolous_

Agreed.

Waiz

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Non-issue with the intakes especially if your version came with the water baffles (sp?)

I agree with everyone else though, those drive-thru car washes are no bueno

doshoru

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I only go through drive-through car washes when I'm cashing out on life.

Moussa93

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For the intake, I don't know what you mean by watter baffles, @Waizzz, here's a picture of it though

Will try to follow your advice and clean it myself
It'll actually save me $44 a month (membership at the car wash)

Just need to find a DIY since I never did it before lol

Waiz

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I forgot if the Injen had this, but my NISMO does:



http://www.courtesyparts.com/nismo-c...ml?cPath=2837&

Just realized that they don't, and it's a bypass not a baffle lol

You should be fine though

Moussa93

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Lol I see !
I hope so !

Thanks for your advice