Well this was loose wtf

[theblet]

Went to check my engine air filter to see if it needed to be changed. The duct popped right off the throttle body. The clamp wasn’t even tight either. Not sure how long it’s been that way. Hopefully it wasn’t sucking air in from there. Anyone else had this happen?

 

[Scram1500]

Looks clean in there, you're probably okay. Have any work done at the dealership recently?

 

[djevox]

It’ll be ok. Now those loose head studs on the other hand….

 

[JF19Longhorn]

That's the new free'r high flowing air intake.

 

[theblet]

Looks clean in there, you're probably okay. Have any work done at the dealership recently?

Not since my last oil change.

 

[Scram1500]

Not since my last oil change.

Is that where they pour in the oil? I always wondered

 

[djevox]

Is that where they pour in the oil? I always wondered

Must be where hyundai tells their techs to pour it in with all those oil issues their engines are having

 

[GKIII]

If your truck wasn't throwing a code you're fine. If it was sucking air from there you'd have a lean condition and will have a code for a vacuum leak.

 

[jdmartin]

Went to check my engine air filter to see if it needed to be changed. The duct popped right off the throttle body. The clamp wasn’t even tight either. Not sure how long it’s been that way. Hopefully it wasn’t sucking air in from there. Anyone else had this happen?
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Doubt you'll have any problems. Like your dog pictures!

 

[SD Rebel]

Looks clean, doesn't take a lot of pressure to make a decent seal, however if you are worried, send an oil sample to Blackstone Labs after your next oil change to see if there is any issues noted, cost you about $30.

I heard of situations where they check the air filter and forget to put it back in. I always check my stuff after any service, even my Toyota. The RAM, I do that myself because I don't trust RAM or Stellantis dealerships.

 

[HSKR R/T]

If your truck wasn't throwing a code you're fine. If it was sucking air from there you'd have a lean condition and will have a code for a vacuum leak.

Why would it have a lean condition? Or a vacuum leak?

 

[SD Rebel]

Why would it have a lean condition? Or a vacuum leak?

I would think unmetered air getting past the air filter and sensor. Though I had a rather large strawberry sized hole on my E46 air tube right before the throttle body and it didn't throw a code. My mechanic was really surprised it didn't throw a code.

 

[djevox]

I would think unmetered air getting past the air filter and sensor. Though I had a rather large strawberry sized hole on my E46 air tube right before the throttle body and it didn't throw a code. My mechanic was really surprised it didn't throw a code.

I had the same thing happen to me on my srt-4. I hit a new pavement bump that bent the front passenger side corner of the frame just enough that the outlet pipe of the intercooler eventually got a hole worn in it. I did everything from oil changes, trans and coolant flushes, and a timing belt without noticing. It wasn’t until I upgraded the turbo, intercooler, and piping did I notice the frame looked like it was slightly inside the hose. I pulled the inner fenderwell and noticed the small crease on the frame.
I guess point is (besides my liking to babble) that I went almost 4 years with that hose touching. Never noticed a power loss.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I would think unmetered air getting past the air filter and sensor. Though I had a rather large strawberry sized hole on my E46 air tube right before the throttle body and it didn't throw a code. My mechanic was really surprised it didn't throw a code.

Maybe if these trucks had MAF sensors to worry about, but Dodge uses speed density system with MAP and TPS. Unless air was getting in AFTER the throttle body, no vaccum leak, and no "unmetered" air. Just unfiltered air.

 

[SD Rebel]

I had the same thing happen to me on my srt-4. I hit a new pavement bump that bent the front passenger side corner of the frame just enough that the outlet pipe of the intercooler eventually got a hole worn in it. I did everything from oil changes, trans and coolant flushes, and a timing belt without noticing. It wasn’t until I upgraded the turbo, intercooler, and piping did I notice the frame looked like it was slightly inside the hose. I pulled the inner fenderwell and noticed the small crease on the frame.
I guess point is (besides my liking to babble) that I went almost 4 years with that hose touching. Never noticed a power loss.

That's interesting, not sure how sensitive it needs to be to set off a code. Looks like, at least for that generation of vehicles you need a much bigger air leak to set off a code.

I'm more worried about dirty air getting in the engine, sure the oil filter will get to it eventually, but maybe not before it slides over the pistons and piston walls.

On my older vehicles, I know use a mirror to look under the hoses and see if I can spot any cracks I can't see top side.

 

[SD Rebel]

Maybe if these trucks had MAF sensors to worry about, but Dodge uses speed density system with MAP and TPS. Unless air was getting in AFTER the throttle body, no vaccum leak, and no "unmetered" air. Just unfiltered air.

That makes sense. Definitely need to pay special attention to our air hoses and tubing as our trucks get older.

 

[GKIII]

Maybe if these trucks had MAF sensors to worry about, but Dodge uses speed density system with MAP and TPS. Unless air was getting in AFTER the throttle body, no vaccum leak, and no "unmetered" air. Just unfiltered air.

You are correct, for some reason I thought the temperature sensor on the intake was a MAF. Don't mind me, I did not stay at a holiday inn express last night.

 

[theblet]

Doubt you'll have any problems. Like your dog pictures!

Thanks!

 

[theblet]

Maybe if these trucks had MAF sensors to worry about, but Dodge uses speed density system with MAP and TPS. Unless air was getting in AFTER the throttle body, no vaccum leak, and no "unmetered" air. Just unfiltered air.

I thought all modern engines that have direct injection used a maf sensor. Guess a k&n filter wouldnt be so bad after all. Learn something new everyday.

 

[Cbty2050]

I thought all modern engines that have direct injection used a maf sensor. Guess a k&n filter wouldnt be so bad after all. Learn something new everyday.

Ram has direct injection?