Mercedes Air Hose - Vaico 1041411283

Product Information

The engine air intake hose channels clean outside air through the air filter and into the intake manifold. Depending on whether your engine is naturally aspirated or turbocharged, these hoses are typically made from flexible plastic or rubber, which can degrade over time. Maintaining a clean and sealed air intake system is essential for proper combustion of the air/fuel mixture. A damaged or failing air intake hose can lead to reduced fuel efficiency, compromised engine performance, and improper fuel mixture, potentially causing damage to the engine.

• Check engine light: The check engine light may come on and stay on, indicating a lean condition
• Rough idle: The engine may run rough at idle and under load
• Intake noises: Additional intake noises may be heard during acceleration as air rushes in between cracks on a broken intake hose
• Poor fuel economy: If there is not enough air, the engine will demand more fuel to compensate, leading to poor fuel economy

About Vaico

VAICO premium brand is well known for smart repair solutions for engine and transmission parts on the global independent aftermarket. With over 28,000 high-quality spare parts and 2,700,000 vehicle connections, we guarantee a high level of vehicle coverage: our extensive range of transmission components and spare parts for air control systems and engine control covers a wide range of models. Our professional vehicle repair range also includes further products from the cooling, steering, brakes, body and filter categories, as well as certified “Made in Germany” fluids.

VAICO specializes in providing innovative repair solutions put together by our experts for every workshop: VAICO Expert Kits+ make it easier to identify and procure parts and also reduce the storage capacity needed. The service-orientated Expert Kits+ are easy to install and meet the highest standard of installation safety – and save time and money.