The K&N 33-2470 is a washable, reusable panel air filter made from layered, oiled cotton gauze for the 3.6L Pentastar V6 in select Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey, and Fiat Freemont models. The manufacturer describes it as designed for high airflow while keeping filtration levels high enough to protect the engine. Because it is cleaned and re-oiled rather than thrown away, you pay once instead of buying a disposable paper element at every service interval. It is pre-oiled and drops into the factory air box, so it works as a direct replacement with no modifications. If you are searching for a 3.6L Pentastar drop-in panel air filter, a reusable Dodge Journey 3.6L air filter, or a washable Chrysler 200 V6 replacement, this is that filter. Confirm your exact model year against the manufacturer's application list before ordering, because K&N's own pages give different year ranges.
The manufacturer's pages list the 3.6L Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey, and Fiat Freemont, but the year ranges differ between its pages. One K&N page lists the Avenger, Journey, and Chrysler 200 3.6L models from 2011 to 2016, while its product listing shows narrower ranges. Verify your VIN and trim against the manufacturer's fitment tool before ordering.
The manufacturer states the filter can go about 50,000 miles before cleaning under normal highway driving conditions. Harsh or dusty conditions will shorten that interval. When you clean it, the manufacturer's re-oiling amount is 1.25 oz (37 ml).
The manufacturer states that the filter will not void the vehicle warranty and is emissions legal in all 50 states.
This is a beginner-level job. The manufacturer lists the difficulty as easy, the tool as a screwdriver, and the time as five to ten minutes. Open the factory air box, lift out the stock element, and seat the K&N in the same position. Check that the element sits flat and that the lid closes evenly so it seals. K&N's install sheets for comparable drop-in panel filters call for wiping the air box sealing surfaces before reinstalling, so check the sheet packed with this part for any specific steps.
