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Your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is equipped with a cabin filter situated behind the glove box. This filter is essential for eliminating harmful pollutants like pollen and dust from the air you breathe inside your vehicle. If the cabin air filter gets clogged, it can reduce the efficiency of the A/C system, resulting in weak airflow from the vents in the cabin. This restricted airflow can cause foul odors to accumulate in your car over time. It's important to replace paper filters rather than attempting to clean them.
I have a 2011 Ram 1500 Sport truck that doesn't come with a cabin filter. The spot where the filter should go is covered by a solid, immovable panel, making it impossible to install a filter without cutting out the panel.
I just realized that my 2011 Ram Laramie 1500 also has a non-removable panel and no way to access or change the cabin air filter. It seems pretty ridiculous to not have such a feature on a high-end model like this.
If your 2011 model doesn't already have it, you can add a filter. The designated spot for it is present, but my car doesn't have the filter. You can purchase the door individually and set it up on your own.
My 2011 Ram SLT 1500 does not come equipped with a cabin filter.
Not every model includes a cabin air filter. You can tell if your vehicle has one by checking for a small door behind the glove box - if it's there, you have a filter; if not, your model doesn't have one. It's puzzling why this feature varies across models. One would assume that a model like an outdoorsman, designed for activities like hunting, fishing, shooting, and off-roading, would come equipped with a cabin filter.
My 2011 Ram sport regular cab doesn't come with a cabin filter. I'm puzzled by the fact that some Rams have them while others don't. However, I believe it's because mine was among the first ones produced in November 2010.
My 2011 outdoorsman truck does not come with a cabin air filter panel that is designed for the filter.
Thanks to everyone. I was starting to think I was going crazy. I don't have one either.
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is indeed furnished with a cabin air filter.
In the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 series, there's a cabin air filter located behind the glove compartment.
The 2011 Ram 1500 Laramie does not come with a cabin air filter. Instead of a filter and cover, there is a sturdy plastic panel in place. To install a filter, one would need to purchase a removable cover and carefully cut a hole in the plastic using a knife.
In 2011, the Ram Sport model did not come equipped with a cabin air filter.
Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.
I own a 2011 RAM Laramie without a cabin air filter. Should I install one?
They come equipped with cabin filters. You'll need to trim the panel. You can purchase a set on Amazon that includes the filter and door.
In 2011, the Ram SLT model does not come with a cabin filter.
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