Cold Air Intake Install - Wife's 2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum

[@Donslife]

Cold air intake: www.coldairinductions.com/ linktr.ee/donslife - Links to all of my products and discounts

[@amandeep6886]

Truck looks nice. Ur neighborhood is very nice too and “ happy wife happy life “ she likes new intake 👏👏

[@Donslife]

Thanks 👍

[@bryanpurnell2376]

Anyone else want Don to work on their truck as well?!? Lol Great channel Don, I added two of the light mods you did (Auto fog and Bed/cargo) to my ‘17 Denali that work perfectly! Keep doing what you do!

[@Donslife]

First, does Don ‘WANT’ to work on other people’s trucks? 😂 I will keep doing these videos if people enjoy them. Hitting like 👍🏼 makes a big difference too and helps the channel support more content. Your feedback is valued, thank you!

[@holybusiness9624]

Awesome video with beautiful SUV! My wife would careless. Good to see your wife liking auto upgrades too💯🔥

[@Donslife]

Thanks, she’s the best and actually likes this stuff!

[@Nate-zy5ce]

This was really interesting, and timely. I've been wondering if I put in a new, larger cold intake on the new vehicle I anticipate getting in 2024, and an escalade is one of the vehicles I am considering, if that might help with average mpg and how much. Watching your video, not just interesting, but I loved your wife's little comments here and there, oh it's got it's own little house, Lol. She's good looking, but she's also fun, you guys seem like a great couple. Now that a year has gone by, can you share if and how much this might have helped average mpg? Other things you liked or didn't? Thanks. Now, on a different topic, if you know: Do you think a new Escalade Sport Platinum could be lifted maybe 2"'s, and have larger tires, thicker rubber sidewalls anyway, put on them, maybe a little poke of an offset? And could that lift be done without screwing up the adjustable air ride suspension? Would doing so increase the minimum road clearance height too? The lift is more important to me than the poke, I really just wish I could get a bit more road clearance, and ideally have the adjustable air ride suspension rise along with it, so maybe instead of ranging from 8" to 9", to 10" in 4L, maybe it could range from 10" to 11", to 12" in 4L?

[@101eminem101]

Straight to the point and informative! Thanks for the video & Glad to see the wife enjoying the new intake :)

[@mrmcbryde2206]

Very much appreciated.

[@stevedemarest276]

Unfortunately.... there's no cold air to intake down here in Texas.

[@Donslife]

😂

[@timematrixtraveler]

Outstanding review! Remarkable presentation! Please make more!

[@Donslife]

I will keep trying ✌🏼

[@briank.3539]

I love the video. Great looking SUV. Good job on the cai explanation and install.

[@Donslife]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ShaunF]

Great Job! Keep up the good job! Nice Ride Mrs. Dons Life!

[@pernellmitchell8435]

Your wife is too cute trying to explain what's she wants love speed d e money family love it

[@Donslife]

Thanks, she is! And she appears more and more on the channel

[@BcIwantIt]

So many haters in the comments section. That escalade looks unique 👌

[@Donslife]

Thanks man. You have to try out things sometimes to know if it works. Welcome to KZbin 😂

[@HenryArdon3002]

Beautiful 2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum

[@zanesterrett1519]

Great channel Don, Really enjoying all the videos. Great info. I purchase a 23 Escalade with 6.2. Just installed S&B cai yesterday. Im surprised how loud intake is a low RPM's. Not sure if sound is good or bad. Thinking maybe CAI product a bit less noisy. Since you have both thought I would ask? thanks again for all your good work.

[@Donslife]

The S&B is much louder than the Cold Air Indictions at all RPM’s. The S&B has an optional runner port cover that you can leave in place. That makes it a bit quieter. That might be how you already have it though.

[@zanesterrett1519]

I have the plug in place now. Was thinking pulling it out for fun. Just dont want hot engine air being pulled into box. I am impressed with S&B quality, It feels OEM.

[@rickbourst2874]

Do a follow-up video on why the check engine light came on after your road trip. Was it the cold air intake???

[@Donslife]

It is being edited today. Hoping to get it out before the weekend

[@Nate-zy5ce]

You seem to be good with cars, I thought to return and ask you a question I have been struggling to find the answer to. Maybe you know the answer? The GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon AT4 both advertise having "Active Response 4 wheel drive", while the Escalade does not advertise having that. Though all do or can have 2H, 4H, 4L and Auto, But since they are all GM, and the same base vehicle, do you know, does the Escalade have that same active response 4 wheel drive functionality/capability but perhaps just doesn't call it that due to being Cadillac and not GMC? And if not, might that cause the Escalade to not handle the bad snowstorms quite as well? Thanks. And again, you two look like such a good couple.

[@Eyeronhyde33]

Time to upgrade to the supercharged model 😎

[@Donslife]

🤔 Heard they aren’t going into production for a little while still. Better put a deposit down hey!

[@Eyeronhyde33]

Get the deposit down and I’m sure they are a while out. Still waiting for my AT4 with refresh!! Great channel thanks again!

[@masterchief9005]

@@Donslife production starts mid July! If you are ok with not having Super cruise and automatic rear window roll ups, you can expect it before the end of the year(can't be retrofitted). Personally, if I'm spending that type of money, I'm choosing to wait until those are available but will be waiting over a year minimum my dealership told me. Before the end of this month, you can place your order and find out allocation details. Just left deciding between radiant red tincoat or dark emerald metallic for the exterior color. This SUV is my farewell to ICE, number 2 on their list, super excited!

[@geraldbaresich7366]

Love your channel and I have a question. What do you find as a better product...the Cold Air Induction system on the Cadi or the S & B cold air system you installed on the AT4? I want to install one of these on my 6.2Ltr Trail Boss.

[@Donslife]

That’s a loaded question. The truth is both but for different reasons. S&B is louder and more aggressive with a couple options to remove a breathing port whereas the CAI uses half of the OEM system and is sealed but quieter. Both perform well in my opinion

[@wasanyihenry5099]

Buy her the Escalade V, she will love the throttle and the meanness

[@Donslife]

Agreed

[@kingarchnyc]

Initially thought the wrap was just dirt… 😂

[@Donslife]

Or smashed bugs. Now the wrap is military green matte metallic. The first wrap was a test

[@Prophecy-bs9ds]

Time for a UPR catch can on that Escalade.

[@mtbmacmasteringallcreation6915]

For throttle response why won’t you try the tune for the 6.2L that you review in the at4

[@edrumsas5420]

That “pop” sounded like the engine backfire.

[@Donslife]

😂 Her sandal slipped off the pedal

[@edrumsas5420]

@@Donslife sounded really loud. Be ok

[@MegaHEC1]

Hey what you think about the diesel Escalade sport platinum I’m switching from v8 sport platinum

[@Donslife]

I haven’t driven one with the diesel engine. I have heard it is a good option.

[@dannyv9904]

I can't wait to hear it with a borla exhaust hopefully soon lol 😆 😅

[@Donslife]

I would consider it but they don’t seem to make it for this model yet. Corsa has one though

[@dannyv9904]

@@Donslife ok well wait for borla 😆

[@whateverbro9955]

@Danny V corsa is better then snorla

[@okdonk]

Intake doesnt give throttle boost. Pedal commander will eliminate that "lag".

[@Donslife]

Respectfully, both will…A pedal commander or equivalent device will electronically adjust the throttle position sensor settings and make the pedal depression more sensitive. A well engineered cold air intake will also improve throttle response by enhancing combustion.

[@okdonk]

@@Donslife best to have both. But IF i were have to choose one, id go for Pedal Commander. I put K&N cold air intake and P.Commander on my 2020 Escalade ESV.

[@corpnupe85]

My 2018 Escalade goes. Maybe, Cadillac changed the transmission.

[@KevinHamel-k1t]

I have a question. I just recently put a call intake after watching your video and I lost a whole bunch of gas mileage. I was told that I should do a tuneup on it. Did you experience that?

[@Donslife]

We never seen a drop in fuel economy. Did you disconnect the battery for 2 hours during the install and turn off your air filter life monitor? Second, I would check all of the fittings to ensure there are no air leaks.

[@KevinHamel-k1t]

@@Donslife I didn’t do it myself a mechanic did it and said he followed all the directions reputable shop that does upgrades

[@KevinHamel-k1t]

I don’t believe they did anything with the air monitor because I noticed today that my air monitor was at 70% where it should be at 100 now correct

[@Donslife]

@@KevinHamel-k1t the instructions from the manufacturer insist your disable the filter monitor. (As in turn it off). If they missed that step, my guess is they didn’t disconnect the battery for a full 2 hours to clear any air/fuel data from the last intake. You want your vehicle’s ECU to relearn and adapt to the new airflow.

[@Donslife]

Just my guess. I wasn’t there to see them do the install.

[@wkhunter68]

Hi Don. Is this air filter oiled or not? I have this on my 22 ZR2 and I noticed an air filter cleaning kit which has cleaner and oil on the website. I never oiled mine. Is it required?

[@Donslife]

Mine is oiled, so when I clean it, yes I’ll need to get an oil kit to re-oil it. Or you can try and buy the dry version when the one you have gets too dirty then just keep replacing.

[@hali5786]

That's one reason I love electric cars, they just goo

[@Donslife]

👍

[@Maurader7791]

Does this void the manufacturer warranty?

[@Donslife]

There are laws to protect consumers against this voiding warranty, unless it can be proven it damaged or caused a part that is normally under warranty to fail.

[@Donslife]

So No, but some service centers might turn you away. Mine never have

[@Maurader7791]

Thank you sir

[@ayguey1356]

Will the new intake pass smog in california im trying to get one for my escalade ut they dont sell one for that reason

[@fayezsaeed655]

It goes 😂😂 hyped up 👍🏻

[@killerrf]

Is that like a k&n style like spray oil it to catch dust? I had a k&n one time could see full holes thru it and could see it letting dust thru. I will never use that style of filter again. Stick with paper filter with more surface area. Hope you have good luck with yours.

[@dannyv9904]

Yes same style as k&n and I would inspect it after every clean just saying I run the same and mine has no holes in it

[@angbry4322]

What Name brand is this Cold air intake?

[@Donslife]

Cold Air Inductions

[@coreypatterson1386]

Is there really any noticeable difference with the intake in all honesty

[@Donslife]

It is a fair question. My experience on both the AT4 and Escalade 6.2 is yes. Deleting the factory resonator allows for a more noticeable intake tone. Throttle response improves a bit too. Is it worth a few hundred dollars to everyone, that is subjective.

[@coreypatterson1386]

@@Donslife I understand...nice ride....just put a deposit down with Lockhart Cadillac for a 2024 Escalade sport trim (2024 will be the refresh year)

[@MegaHEC1]

Is the diesel Escalade good

[@Donslife]

It’s supposed to be, I’ll have to see if some owners read your comment and respond

[@joebrown3393]

Any increase in mileage? Probably not if Mrs has a lead foot😝

[@robertpearson9784]

Gotta put it in spot

[@Donslife]

Sure

[@ksingh361]

First mod should be to upgrade the brakes

[@Donslife]

They are on the weaker side. I noticed it most towing our boat which also has integrated brakes

[@ericwitt4153]

Better put a supercharger on it... she said "it doesn't go" .... give it go.. supercharger! 😀

[@Donslife]

I think she’d approve except she may not be aware of the costs 😂

[@ericwitt4153]

@@Donslife LOL...true! If she bites, get 2... 1 for the AT4.. 😀

[@daleschmitt2919]

Looking good

[@0721dessertwillow]

Put it in sport mode

[@Donslife]

That does help hold the gear shifts longer

[@BuenasVibras909]

Clamps don’t come lose?

[@Donslife]

They haven’t in my experience

[@garythornton4523]

You know you probably voided your factory warranty. And the wrap looks like splashed mud on hood?

[@Donslife]

Warranty is not voided. Dealer actually performed service with the intake in place. As for the wrap I disagree l, but if it makes you feel better it was a new product I was testing. A new color is coming soon to replace it

[@coreypatterson1386]

@@Donslife sorry...car is great! But wrap is hideous!...I remember when I was 16 and had posters of cars on my wall!

[@Donslife]

Wrap is being replaced. It was a new material to the market. What are you talking about with car pictures on the wall? I am a 12yr old with a 40 something yr old body

[@coreypatterson1386]

@@Donslife haha..I can't even say anything negative to that reply...I gotcha sir

[@mikealanzo]

What a waste! That K&N filter will just blow in more junk in your engine! Due to the lubricant on that filter it will collect more dust and debris in its layers and send them further in the engine!Forget about gaining 5-10 extra hp, not only you wont gain anything, but also be sure to spend a good chunk of money on a engine repair.

[@Donslife]

I am good with +4hp. I already started an investment account to cover the repairs too.

[@xjumpmaster82]

Have you heard of Happy Wife Happy Life?

[@Donslife]

✌🏼

[@coreypatterson1386]

@@Donslife 4 hp increase! Come on man, no one will even notice a 4 hp increase in any vehicle!...so all in all what's the real point here🤔

[@0721dessertwillow]

Sport mod

[@bbrewer609]

Nice mod but I hate to be the one to remind everyone that a CAI only changes sound nothing else. If a CAI improved HP or Mileage you don't think the OEMs would install them during production? Watch the scientific testing of any CAI, its proven over and over again. A tune is the best bang for the buck to increase HP and drivability.