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2019–2025 DT (5th generation)

2019–2025 Ram 1500 Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter

Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2019–2025 Ram 1500, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Mopar 68406048AA. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY, factory-installed on DT (unlike most DS trucks).

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The 2019–2025 Ram 1500 cabin air filter is Mopar 68406048AA (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute diy, factory-installed on dt (unlike most ds trucks)).

Cabin air filter

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SpecValue
OEM partMopar 68406048AA
AftermarketFram CF12157, Wix WP10330
LocationBehind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY, factory-installed on DT (unlike most DS trucks)
Replace everyEvery 20,000–30,000 mi (sooner in dust)

Engine air filter, 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (48V mild hybrid)

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SpecValue
OEM partMopar 68414387AA
AftermarketFram CA12809, Wix WA10697
LocationAirbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only
Replace everyInspect at oil changes; replace ~30,000 mi

Engine air filter, 5.7L HEMI V8 (2019–2024, with or without eTorque)

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SpecValue
OEM partMopar 68414387AA
AftermarketFram CA12809, Wix WA10697
LocationAirbox on driver side of engine bay; clips only
Replace everyInspect at oil changes; replace ~30,000 mi

Engine air filter, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 gen 3 (2020–2023)

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SpecValue
OEM partMopar 68414387AA (shared with gas DT trucks)
LocationAirbox on driver side of engine bay
Replace every~30,000 mi

Engine air filter, 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (TRX, 2021–2024)

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SpecValue
OEM partMopar 53011248AB (TRX-specific high-flow element)
LocationLarge sealed airbox, passenger side
Replace every~30,000 mi; much sooner if used off-road in dust/sand

Which Ram 1500 model years does this cover?

These air filters specifications apply to every Ram 1500 built from 2019 through 2025 — the DT (5th generation), full-size half-ton pickup (quad, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2019–2025 Ram 1500

  • 2019DT launch: eTorque 48V mild hybrid on 3.6L (std) and 5.7L (opt); wheels change to 6x139.7. DS 'Classic' (5-lug) sold alongside through 2024
  • 2020Gen-3 3.0L EcoDiesel (260 hp/480 lb-ft) added
  • 2021TRX (702-hp supercharged 6.2L) added; Limited Longhorn and TRX-inspired styling packages expand
  • 2023EcoDiesel discontinued (last trucks built January 2023)
  • 2024Final year for TRX and for the 1500 Classic (DS)
  • 2025Mid-cycle refresh: 5.7L HEMI dropped, 3.0L Hurricane SST I6 (SO 420 hp / HO 540 hp incl. RHO) replaces it; 3.6L eTorque continues as base; Tungsten flagship added. (HEMI returns for 2026 after customer backlash.)

2019–2025 Ram 1500 air filters: common questions

What cabin air filter does a 2019–2025 Ram 1500 take?

Mopar 68406048AA, or equivalents such as Fram CF12157, Wix WP10330.

Where is the cabin air filter on a 2019–2025 Ram 1500?

Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY, factory-installed on DT (unlike most DS trucks).

How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2019–2025 Ram 1500?

Every 20,000–30,000 mi (sooner in dust). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.

What engine air filter does a 2019–2025 Ram 1500 take?

Mopar 68414387AA, or Fram CA12809, Wix WA10697, replaced inspect at oil changes; replace ~30,000 mi.

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