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Dodge Ram 2009-Present: How to Replace Air Filter

Follow these simple steps to change out your Dodge Ram's air filter. Your engine will thank you by giving you better gas mileage, and your wallet will be a little heavier as well.

By David Weitz - July 15, 2015

This article applies to the Dodge Ram 4th Generation (2009-Present).

Like everyone else, you're concerned about a smooth running engine and better gas mileage. One of the quick and easy things you can do is to simply open up the hood of your Dodge Ram pickup to replace the air filter. Often, it will become dirty, caked with dust, and (without your knowledge) it will restrict air flow.

Restricted air flow will cause your truck's engine to run with less than excellent performance. A rough running engine will cause you to lose performance and lower gas mileage, not to mention draining your wallet because of more frequent trips to the gas pump. But there's hope. Simply follow the instructions below to put in a new, clean air filter, and say "hello" to a smoother running engine and better gas mileage. Your wallet will thank you.

Materials Needed

  • New air filter

Step 1 – Locate and remove air filter

  • Raise the hood of your truck and locate the air box, which houses your air filter. See Figure 1.
  • Undo the four clips that hold the air box cover on the unit.
  • Lift up the air box lid and pull out the old air filter as shown in Figure 2.
  • Figure 1. Dodge Ram air box.
  • Figure 2. Slide out the old air filter.

Step 2 – Install new filter

  • The filter should slot into the detents of the air box housing.
Figure 3. Your new filter.
  • Re-install the air box, and lock down the upper cover with the clasps that you originally removed.
  • Figure 4. Slide in new air filter.
  • Figure 5. New air filter in place.

Pro Tip

Please note that this air filter is reusable. If it gets dirty, simply blow it out with air or wash it with a hose. After it air dries, you can replace it in the air box and you're good to go.

Figure 6. A reusable air filter.

Step 3 – Wrapping up

Ensure that the air box is secured down, and then start the truck to ensure that it is running smoothly. Also, make sure it is free of check engine lights or vacuum leaks.

Figure 7. Put the air box cover back in place and reattach the four clips.

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