Mopar Air Filters

All You Need to Know About Mopar Air Filters

There are usually two of them under your hood. That's true whether you're driving a Dodge car, a RAM truck, or otherwise. It's even the case for Chrysler minivans and Jeep SUVs.

One of them is for your vehicle's engine, and the other is for its cabin. There's a lot more to them than this, though. Get the basics here, so you can make a more informed buying decision.

What Do They Do?

The engine air filter helps protect the air intake, along with the rest of the motor, from dirt and road debris. The cabin air filter helps protect the heating and air conditioning systems, keeping dust and pollen out of their ducts and off of their vents.

What are They Made of?

Most filter fibers are either synthetic paper, foam, cotton, or metal. They're pleated, which helps them capture airborne contaminants better. They're also designed either flat-panel, circular, or cylindrical.

How Can You Tell One Needs Replacing?

Choked-off airflow is the most obvious sign. If you're having problems accelerating, your engine's misfiring or losing power, and you have air quality issues in-cabin, it's probably the cause. To avoid these situations, be sure to change both air filters regularly.

There are symptoms it's likely time. They include:

• The Check Engine warning lighting up on the dash
• Clogged filter fibers
• Worn filters
• Strange noises coming from the engine
• Worsening fuel economy
• Black smoke coming from your exhaust pipe
• An interior that smells stale or unclean

When Should You Change Them?

Take care of it every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, at least -- no later than every 30,000 miles. That's approximately once per year. For further details on what to do and when to do it, consult the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.

If you're looking to buy replacements online, you can, right here.

Choose Genuine OEM Air Filters for Your Engine and HVAC System

Why choose Mopar over the aftermarket? The air filters it manufactures are compatible with the make and model you drive. The same parent company that owns your vehicle's brand owns the Mopar name, after all, so they make what works for it. Our auto parts store has just what you need.

Browse our catalog with your make, model, and year filled in; it'll help you more easily find what fits. Then, place your order. We'll ship it ASAP, right to your door, so you can swap out the old for the new in no time.