dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil
Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil
and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to
the environment. Contact an authorized dealer, service
station or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
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ILTER
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
A full-flow type disposable oil filter should be used for
replacement. The quality of replacement filters varies
considerably. Only high quality Mopar® certified filters
should be used. If Mopar® Engine Oil Filters are
unavailable, only use filters that meet or exceed SAE/
USCAR-36 Filter Performance Requirements.
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F
ILTER
For the proper maintenance intervals
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WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.)
can provide a measure of protection in the case
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WARNING!
of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction
system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal
is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure
that no one is near the engine compartment before
starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can
result in serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement filters varies considerably.
Only high quality Mopar® certified filters should be
used.
Engine Air Cleaner, Filter Inspection And
Replacement
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal
1. With suitable tool fully loosen (six) fasteners on the
engine air cleaner filter cover.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
1 — Fasteners
2 — Engine Air Cleaner, Filter Cover
2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to access the
engine air cleaner filter.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner filter from the
housing assembly.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
1 — Engine Air Cleaner, Filter Cover
2 — Engine Air Cleaner, Filter
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation
NOTE:
Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present
before replacing the engine air cleaner filter.
1. Install the engine air cleaner filter into the housing
with the filter pleated material facing down, and
the seal on the top.
2. Install the engine air cleaner filter cover onto the
housing assembly.
3. Tighten the fasteners (six) on the engine air
cleaner filter assembly.
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