Engine Air Cleaner Filter - Dodge CHALLENGER 2020 Owner's Manual

E A C F
NGINE IR LEANER ILTER
Refer to the "Maintenance Plan" in this section
for the proper maintenance intervals.
NOTE:
Be sure to follow the "Severe Duty Conditions"
maintenance interval if applicable.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses,
etc.) can provide a measure of protection in
the case 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 engine air cleaner
filters varies considerably. Only high quality
filters should be used to ensure most efficient
service. Mopar engine air cleaner filters are a
high quality filter and are recommended.
T/A Air Filter Maintenance — If Equipped
Clean Engine Air Filter
The scheduled air filter cleaning interval is
30,000 miles (48,280 km), or if in a dusty
environment the engine air filter should be
checked periodically to ensure optimal air flow.
Cleaning your engine air filter with the
recommended Mopar Performance Air Filter
Service Kit is not required if you can still see any
part the wire screen on the entire air filter
regardless of how dirty it may appear. When any
part of the wire screen is no longer visible on the
air filter, that is an indication it is time to clean
the air filter.
1. Spray the air filter with the recommended
Mopar air filter cleaner and let sit for at
least 10 minutes to loosen dirt, before
rinsing.
NOTE:
Never use strong detergents, high pressure, or
gasoline on air filter.
2. Rinse the air filter with cool low-pressure
water applied from the inside (clean side)
out in order to flush the dirt out of the filter.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Continue to rinse the filter until all traces of
the cleaner have been removed.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to repeat steps 1 and 2 if
the air filter is not completely clean.
3. After rinsing the air filter, gently shake off
the excess water and allow air filter to dry
naturally. Do not apply oil until air filter is
completely dry.
NOTE:
Do not use forced air pressure as it may
damage the filtering capabilities of the filter's
microfibers and also void its warranty.
4. Using the Mopar Performance Air Filter
Service Kit, spray oil evenly along the crown
of each filter pleat holding the nozzle about
3 inches (76 mm) away from the air filter.
One spray per 2 square inches
(1,290 square mm) of air filter. With one
complete coat of oil, let it wick (saturate) for
about 20 minutes, and if required touch up
any light areas on either side of the filter.
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