Cabin Air Filter change

[MrNell06]

After completing the oil change and tire rotation on my Charger, the service technician stated that it was time to have my cabin air filter changed (43,000 miles). My response of course was thanks, but no thanks. They were more than happy to quote me a price of $30, just in case I wanted to come back and have them install a new one. I have changed the cabin filter in my Caravan so I figured that it couldn't be too hard. So I drive from Goodyear to NAPA auto parts less than a mile up the street. Of course they don't have it in stock but they are glad to order it for me and it would be in the store by the same afternoon. Price $14.25. I figure I am saving about $16 by going the DIY route. I was also just happy not to be paying $28 for the filter as I did for the Caravan. I paid for the filter but I have not gone back to pick it up yet.

My questions are:
1. Where is the cabin air filter located in the 5.7 Charger?
2. Would it have been worth it just to have someone else change it out? 3. Could the service tech have just been trying to pad his invoice?
4. Is this info in the owner's manual?
I have not driven the car in about a week because I like to have something to look forward to. I will take it for a spin and clean it up tomorrow.

[Magmania]

I just replaced mine in my Magnum RT. Probably the same location.
Under the hood on the passenger side up by the windshield's edge. Can't miss it. It has 2 snap clips that releases the cover.

[NAS T MAG]

The owner's manual recommends changing at 12,000 miles. I change mine at 24,000, but I check it every 12,000 miles.

I do it myself. It's a 3 minute job and I buy the Mopar filter from my dealer for $22.

[flhthemi]

Not all LX's have one.

MOPAR's price is way over the limit. You can buy the whole filter kit (what you would install if you did not have the filter at all) with the filter included for about 22.00. Dealers charge 30-40.00 for a new filter. Figure that one out!

[FloridaRT]

Dennis (NC-SXT) also sells them, I think his price is cheaper.

NC-SXT.............the grille man

Bob

[TORREDAYTONA]

i was wondering about this 2, good job watching out guys

[Tbird100636]

After completing the oil change and tire rotation on my Charger, the service technician stated that it was time to have my cabin air filter changed (43,000 miles). My response of course was thanks, but no thanks. They were more than happy to quote me a price of $30, just in case I wanted to come back and have them install a new one. I have changed the cabin filter in my Caravan so I figured that it couldn't be too hard. So I drive from Goodyear to NAPA auto parts less than a mile up the street. Of course they don't have it in stock but they are glad to order it for me and it would be in the store by the same afternoon. Price $14.25. I figure I am saving about $16 by going the DIY route. I was also just happy not to be paying $28 for the filter as I did for the Caravan. I paid for the filter but I have not gone back to pick it up yet.

My questions are:
1. Where is the cabin air filter located in the 5.7 Charger?
2. Would it have been worth it just to have someone else change it out? 3. Could the service tech have just been trying to pad his invoice?
4. Is this info in the owner's manual?
I have not driven the car in about a week because I like to have something to look forward to. I will take it for a spin and clean it up tomorrow.

Open the hood, there is an access door on the R. cowl screen with two tabs. This is providing your car has the protection group. (Self sealing tires, side air bags, cabin filter.) On SRT models, it is part of one of the SRT option groups. If you dont have the protection group, you don't have it, and can't just install the filter, as the plenum is different. You can add it, it's easy, the procedure is detailed in the knowledge base of how to change the plenum. Part # 04806294AA is the plenum, costs around $25, and it includes the $20 filter. There is a Mopar accessory kit but it goes for $40!!! Hope this helps you.

[MrNell06]

Thanks for the info. I will install that filter in the morning.

[HICHARGER]

Thanks for the info people. The Dodge dealer in Hawaii wanted to charge me $30 for the the filter and another $30 for the install, CRAZY!!! I did the swap out in about 30 seconds. This forum is always looking out for us. THANKS

[MrNell06]

Turns out that my R/T does not use an 'air conditioning filter' after all. I went under the hood and removed the access panel on the passenger side and there was no filter to be found. My owner's manual indeed stated that this is where the filter is located...If equipped.
I did not get the Protection Group ( I really didn't do my homework before I bought my Charger). Apparently I have wasted time and money trying to save some money. I did learn something from the experience though. I'm still wondering if the Goodyear technician would have charged me for a filter that I didn't have.

Anyone need an inexpensive 'cabin air filter' for their ride?

[Silver Wraith]

I wish I would have read this before. I just had the dealer go ahead and change my cabin air filter. 18 bucks for labour, and 48 bucks for the filter. I just got raped.

[Samoan Tsunami]

I wish I would have read this before. I just had the dealer go ahead and change my cabin air filter. 18 bucks for labour, and 48 bucks for the filter. I just got raped.

for that much, that was rape with a sandpaper condom on, brah!



but ah well, its a learning experience...now ya know so you can save cash down the road.

[LUVMYRT]

Turns out that my R/T does not use an 'air conditioning filter' after all. I went under the hood and removed the access panel on the passenger side and there was no filter to be found. My owner's manual indeed stated that this is where the filter is located...If equipped.
I did not get the Protection Group ( I really didn't do my homework before I bought my Charger). Apparently I have wasted time and money trying to save some money. I did learn something from the experience though. I'm still wondering if the Goodyear technician would have charged me for a filter that I didn't have.

Anyone need an inexpensive 'cabin air filter' for their ride?

Keep the filter and get your self a new plenum and change it out. Presto, cabin air fliter