The K&N 33-2319 is a reusable, high-flow panel air filter for the 2.7L L5 turbodiesel in the Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. K&N designed it for high air flow while maintaining the filtration levels needed for long engine life. The media is oiled cotton gauze, folded into pleats that sit between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen, which keeps the panel rigid in its frame. Buyers weighing this against a disposable paper panel should note the lifetime limited warranty and the washable design, which turn a recurring filter purchase into a one-time cost. The manufacturer says the element only needs cleaning about every 75,000 miles under normal highway driving.
Searching for a 2005 Sprinter 2500 or 3500 2.7L high-flow intake filter or a washable Sprinter diesel air filter? This panel is custom designed to fit in the factory air box, so it is a direct swap with no housing modifications. The manufacturer's own fitment listing covers 2004 to 2006 2500 and 3500 models with the 2.7L L5. The element measures 1.5 in (38 mm) tall, 12.375 in (314 mm) long, and 10.875 in (276 mm) wide, and it is pre-oiled from the factory with a re-oiling quantity of 3.88 oz (115 ml) for future service.
Yes. The manufacturer lists this element for the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 with the 2.7L L5 engine, so 2005 models are included.
The manufacturer says the filter only needs cleaning about every 75,000 miles under normal highway driving. It can be cleaned and re-oiled with a K&N Recharger kit as often as is reasonably necessary.
The manufacturer advises against compressed air, which can tear the filter fibers, and against other detergents or solvents. It also says to use only K&N oil and never saturate the filter.
Owners who have documented this job describe it as a straightforward DIY task that needs only basic hand tools; one owner's guide mentions a flat head screw driver for the clips. Release the two plastic spring tensioner tabs located at the back of the air filter housing, then loosen the clamp on the clean-air feed hose and fold it aside. Disconnect the air-mass sensor electrical line by releasing the clip and move it out of the way without stressing the wire. The same owner notes that pulling the heat shield, which the service manual calls for, is not necessary. The trick is to wiggle the top of the housing past the washer reservoir and fan casing. Clean out the housing before dropping in the new element and reinstalling the top and clips.
