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The Dirt on Filters

Whether it's for vehicle performance, engine health or passenger comfort... Mopar has the filters you need.

What Filters Do

A filter is a porous media, such as a chemically treated paper, through which a gas or liquid is passed to separate out matter. Most automotive filter applications capture particles and other matter that could cause damage to certain engine or transmission components and affect vehicle performance. By contrast, some vehicles have cabin air filters that help provide a cleaner environment for the occupants of the vehicle.

Mopar Filters Product Lineup:

Oil
Air
Fuel
Transmission
Cabin Air Filters

Visit your Chrysler, Jeep® or Dodge dealer or www.mopar.ca for more information on Mopar's complete line of automotive filters.

Filter Replacement Intervals

Over time, contamination eventually makes all filters incapable of performing their job. As a result, regularly scheduled replacement of filters is necessary. Chrysler LLC recommends two maintenance schedules ('A' or 'B') depending on the condition your vehicle is operating under. For example, Chrysler's Schedule B states that more frequent replacement of filters is recommended when operating under the following conditions:

Day or night temperatures are below 0°C (32°F)
Stop and go driving
Extensive engine idling
Driving in dusty conditions
Short trips less than 16 kilometres (10 miles)
More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 32°C (90°F)
Trailer towing
Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial service)
Off-road or desert operation
If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel

MOPAR AIR FILTERS

Proper performance and fuel economy are in part dependent on a clean air filter. An improperly functioning air filter can damage an engine by restricting airflow or allowing contaminants to enter. Air filters should be checked every 4828 kilometres (3,000 miles) and replaced at 24,140 kilometres (15,000 miles) or less if dirty.

One in five vehicles needs a new air filter. Do your filters look like this?
PANEL STYLE AIR FILTER New filters should be free of rips, tears, punctures and excess contamination. Filters should be dry and the edges should be straight. Inspect filter media for tears, rips or punctures, which can create paths for contaminants to enter the engine.	CONTAMINATED AND COLAPSED AIR FILTER Inspect the filter media for excess contaminant accumulation, which can restrict airflow to the engine. Should the air filter become completely restrictive to airflow, it may collapse inward on itself. Filter collapse not only destroys the filter, it also allows free bypass of contaminants into the engine.	MOISTENED AIR FILTER Inspect the filter for wavy pleats, which can indicate possible moisture in the air intake system. Excess moisture in the air intake system can damage the filter and reduce its performance.	PINCHED AIR FILTER Carefully inspect the filter's rubber seal for signs of being pinched in the filter housing. A pinched seal indicates the filter may have been improperly installed, which can cause excess contaminants to bypass the filter and enter the engine.

Transmission Filters

Some automatic transmissions have filters that require periodic replacement. Transmission filters suspend dirt and byproducts to keep your transmission operating optimally. Refer to the owner's manual for the correct service interval. Note: If Mopar ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid is used to service models originally filled with ATF+3, ATF+2 or ATF+ the fluid and filter maintenance interval listed for that model does not change. In other words, the service interval currently in effect for a given model should continue to be followed.

Fuel Filters

Despite the best efforts of petroleum refiners to supply clean fuel, fuel contamination can still occur. Fuel filters remove dirt, water, rust and other impurities from fuel before they can reach the injection system or carburetor. A restricted fuel filter will cause premature failure of the fuel pump. For best performance, insist on an original equipment (O.E.) quality filter. Mopar offers a full line of O.E. fuel filters for your Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicle. Many of today's fuel filters are often located in the fuel tank. Consult the owner's manual for service intervals and other information.

MOPAR CABIN AIR FILTERS

Mopar Cabin Air Filters effectively keep airborne contaminants and irritants out of the vehicle's cabin. Mopar Cabin Air Filters trap a wide variety of contaminants, including dust, mould, pollen, smoke, allergens and even odours. Furthermore, they offer advanced charcoal filtration technology for allergy sensitive vehicle owners bothered by airborne pollen and dust.

Removes 80% of particles one micron or larger. For reference, the human eye cannot detect particles under 20 to 25 microns.
Electrostatic process attracts pollutants, allowing a free flow of unrestricted fresh air into the vehicle cabin.
For optimal performance, the filter should be replaced every 12 months or 19,312 kilometres (12,000) miles.

Courtesy of Mopar Magazine