Disposing of used engine oil and oil filters, Engine air cleaner filter – Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and

oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,

indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the

environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service

station or governmental agency for advice on how and

where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in

your area.

Engine Air Cleaner Filter

CAUTION!

All air entering the engine intake must be filtered.
The abrasive particles in unfiltered air will cause
rapid wear to engine components.

The condition of the air cleaner filter is monitored by

the Engine Control Module. The “SERVICE AIR FILTER”

message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-

tion Center (EVIC) when service is required. Refer to

“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-

derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-

tion.
The “SERVICE AIR FILTER” message could be displayed

periodically. This is because engine air flow requirements

change based on driving conditions. As the filter becomes

more restrictive and air flow requirements increase the

“SERVICE AIR FILTER” message will be displayed. The

message may not be displayed in subsequent drive cycles

if the same conditions are not met. The air filter element

should be replaced within 250 miles (402 km) from the

first time this message is displayed to ensure proper

engine operation during all driving conditions.

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