Volvo Air Intake Hose - MTC 3514480

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 MTC

MTC primarily manufactures rubber, electrical, suspension and engine parts such as hoses and tailgate shocks, and supplies them for a wide variety of makes including Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes and Volvo, just to name a few. Mission Trading Company (MTC) of Livermore, CA, has been manufacturing high-quality aftermarket parts for domestic, European, Korean and Japanese automobiles for a few decades now. MTC opened its doors as an automotive repair shop in 1979. In 1984, MTC began manufacturing its own replacement car parts to lower its costs and supply better quality to its customers. MTC eventually shifted from a repair shop to exclusively producing and selling auto parts and is now known both nationally and internationally for outstanding customer service and high-quality parts. MTC adheres to all specifications implemented by AAIA and OEM, which guarantees MTC products meet the highest levels of quality.