--- title: "Ram 1500 Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "How the Ram 1500 air filters specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 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)." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Ram 1500 Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Ram 1500 air filters specification changed by year? | Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2019-2025/filters) | Mopar 68406048AA | Every 20,000-30,000 mi (sooner in dust) | Mopar 68414387AA | | [2012-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/filters) | Mopar 68406048AA (filter) + 68052292AA access door | Every 20,000-30,000 mi once fitted | Mopar 53034051AB | ## Full specifications by generation The air filters on a Ram 1500 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2019-2025 Ram 1500 Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2019-2025/filters) - [2012-2018 Ram 1500 Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/filters) ## Ram 1500 air filters: common questions ### What cabin air filter does a Ram 1500 take? Mopar 68406048AA, or equivalents such as Fram CF12157, Wix WP10330. ### Where is the cabin air filter on a 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 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 Ram 1500 take? Mopar 68414387AA, or Fram CA12809, Wix WA10697, replaced inspect at oil changes; replace ~30,000 mi. ## Sources - [FCA media, 2021 Ram 1500 TRX specifications](https://s3.amazonaws.com/chryslermedia.iconicweb.com/mediasite/specs/2021_RAM_1500_TRX_Specificationsncds40e91jnt64taolkbbpi9eq.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 22V-904, tailgate striker (Part 573 report, FCA ZB8)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V904-2829.PDF) - [FCA Safety Recall V17 / NHTSA 19V-142, 48-volt ground cable fastener (oemdtc)](https://chrysler.oemdtc.com/1318/safety-recall-v17-nhtsa-19v-142-48-volt-ground-cable-fastener-2019-ram-1500/) - [Diesel Hub, 3.0L EcoDiesel oil change guide (gen-3: 8.5 qt, 68507598AA)](https://www.dieselhub.com/maintenance/ecodiesel-oil-change-guide.html) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2022 Ram 1500 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2022_Ram_1500.shtml) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Ram 1500 EPA ratings (Hurricane SO/HO)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2025_Ram_1500.shtml) - [SD Wheel, 5th-gen Ram 1500 fitment guide (6x139.7, 130 ft-lb)](https://www.sdwheel.com/blogs/1278/5th-gen-ram-fitment-guide) - [Mopar eStore, 68414387AA DT engine air filter](https://www.moparoriginalparts.com/part-ymm/2024-ram-1500-dt-engine-air-filter.html) - [Mopar eStore, 53011248AB TRX 6.2L air filter](https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-air-filter-53011248ab) - [Mopar eStore, 68683357AA Hurricane HO oil filter (supersedes 68466307AB)](https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-engine-oil-filter-68683357aa) - [Interstate Batteries, Ram 1500 H7/94R fitment](https://www.interstatebatteries.com/vehicle/dodge/dodge-ram-1500) - [Mopar owner info, oil life reset procedure (accelerator method)](https://vehicleinfo.mopar.com/assets/publications/en-us/Ram/2022/2500_3500/om_html/GUID-129DF5D9-F994-45FC-9B5E-504D7FE75BC6.html) - [Blauparts, Ram 1500 TRX 0W-40 (MS-12633) oil change kit](https://www.blauparts.com/ram-1500-trx-oil-change-kit-62l-v8-0w40-ravenol.html) ## Find your exact 1500 - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012) More Ram 1500 guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.