i recently bought a used 4 cyl chev s10 and the air intake is a chrome tube with a filter?

Question

what is this thing and what is it supposed to do. i think its where the noise may be coming from. sounds like an exhaust leak.

Answer 1

yes it is an aftermarket cold air intake used to increase horsepower and fuel efficiency. it's perfectly safe for your truck; actually it's better for your truck. The sound you hear isn't a leak but it's your motor taking in big deep fresh breathes.

Answer 2

it is a aftermarket cold air intake it is safe and it will sound throaty when u accelerate it is supposed to add horsepower