Check those cabin filters!!!

[armallard]

Stupid question if my 17'slt where would be at?

 

[crash68]

You probably don't have a cabin filter on a 2015. I had a 2015 Laramie Eco diesel and it didn't have one from the factory. You can get and install one from genos garage. They are on line and specialize in parts for Ram!

Actually I do have a cabin filter, and have had one since the first month I bought my '15 Outdoorsman EcoD almost 5 years ago. I even bought the kit from Geno's :-D

 

[crash68]

Stupid question if my 17'slt where would be at?

They're all in the same place, drop the lower glovebox drawer and look upon there. It directly above the fan motor. '17 usually came with the door and filter, especially the later built ones. If you don't have the for and filter, you can see where it goes.

 

[joelmic]

As a side note, my son took wife’s Jeep in for an oil change and despite me telling him to just get the oil change nothing more they dinged him $50 plus tax to change the cabin air filter. More than petty thievery dirty ********. Lol I have a filter in my shop that I hadn’t installed yet. Too (lazy) busy I guess.

I changed mine in the parking lot of Autozone with a car parked right next to me... 3 minutes tops!!!

Thievery dirty ******** is actually a compliment!!!

 

[armallard]

appreciate it.

 

[Rado]

I had to do the CAF on my 2015 SLT ! Not too bad a job ! Tons of videos on You Tube and also on site here ! I do agree for years we never had them, and I never had a clogged heater or AC coil ! But IMO all depends where you live ! BUT after you see the crud the CAF catches it does have to help !
Do it or do not do it ,that is up to you But for 15$ a year it is cheap insurance and as the old saying goes Better to have it and not need it ,then need it and not have it lol

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=RAM+cabin+air+filter+mod

 

[joelmic]

 

[JPT]

Wow, as far as I know my 2014 RAM does NOT have a cabin filter. Wish it did.

My 2015 big horn did not come with one. I cut the opening, and used the cover I bought online (you can find the part number and get the lid on amazon).

To the comments about not needing filters, your are correct, you do not need it. You also do not need ac, heat, stereo, heated seats,... They are all not necessary, but they sure do make driving more comfortable.

I live in NY city area (Long Island) and spend a lot of time in bumper to bumper traffic. I drive 20k-30k miles per year in this area (I work 40 miles from home). I can tell a big difference between before I modified it to fit the filter and after. I also notice that the interior of my truck gets WAY less dusty requiring less cleaning.

If you look back at the filter on the first page, that is actual proof of why. All that dirt would have either been stuck in the AC system, or blown around into the cabin. On my Gen 2 1500, I had to replace the heater core twice (out of pocket). I am going to do everything I can to prevent having to do it on this truck.

 

[tomb]

Some of you guys must drive in pretty dirty conditions. My 2012 didn't even come with a cabin filter provision, and it seems fine after 160k miles. My family has older cars (80's and 90's) that never had a filter and don't have any problems. I think it's just another way to pry a few $$$ out of your wallet.

My 2012 Bighorn doesnt have one either-Ive seen videos on how to cut out to install one and then forgot all about it till now.

 

[Narg]

I seriously HATE how they made this filter housing. It's identical to the one I had in my old Silverado. If leaves and other large debris get in there when you pull out the filter that debris can and will fall into the fan below it. Then you've got a lot of buzzy noise until you take apart the whole assembly to clean out the fan. Bad engineering guys. Really bad. Make the filter door larger so you can pull out the filter along with any debris that may be sitting on top of it. It ain't rocket science RAM!

 

[JB1]

I change mine every spring after all the pollen is gone

 

[Rado]

I change mine every spring after all the pollen is gone

During pollen season my RAM changes colors too lol

 

[Gene Carey Sr]

where is the cabin filter on 2500 2014

 

[Rado]

where is the cabin filter on 2500 2014

If you have one it is behind the lower glove box ! You Tube has videos that will help ! Some came with them and a few years did not ! BUT the Filter box is there and you cut out the plastic to install a filter, You may just need the door a CAF ! Links below

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=RAM+cabin+air+filter+mod

 

[Shiva]

Open your windows and chuck those filters in the garbage.
It all a money sucking scam.

Now want to talk winter tires?

I'm ready to talk scams

 

[crash68]

Open your windows and chuck those filters in the garbage.
It all a money sucking scam.

The air filters work, the results are trapped in the filter when it's changed. The inside surfaces like the dash stay cleaner also.

 

[Rado]

Simple solution if you do not believe in them do not use them :O You are not forced to use one ! YES cars have run for years with out them and most had no issues ! BUT I have seen the crap my CAF catch's so I will continue to waste my $$ because I want to.

 

[Narg]

Open your windows and chuck those filters in the garbage.
It all a money sucking scam.

Now want to talk winter tires?

I'm ready to talk scams

I've loved the idea since it's become more available. I also use "carbon" filters to help with certain allergens. Nobody is forcing you to do anything here. There's no need for you to do the same.

Also, if you've used proper winter tires, you'd know they are a big must have in some climates. If you've used cheap winter tires, I could see where you distrust them. YMMV.

 

[chrisbh17]

You know if you dont use your brakes you'll never have to replace the pads!

 

[Rado]

You know if you dont use your brakes you'll never have to replace the pads!

lol