Dodge Charger Oil Capacity & Oil Type
TL;DR
3.6L V6 Chargers hold about 5.9 qt (5.6 L); 5.7L, 6.4L, and 6.2L V8 Chargers hold about 7 qt (6.6 L). Check your engine and year for the correct viscosity.
Dodge Charger Oil Capacity by Engine
The Dodge Charger has been built with several very different engine families across its LX/LD platform generations (2006-2023), so there is no single correct oil capacity for the whole model line. The figures below are organized by engine, which is the only reliable way to get this right.
V6 engines
Early Chargers (2006-2010) offered a 2.7L V6 and a 3.5L V6, each with its own oil type. From 2011 onward the Charger switched to the 3.6L Pentastar V6, which itself changed recommended viscosity partway through production (5W-30 in early Pentastar years, 5W-20 in later years) even though the fill capacity stayed the same.
V8 and performance engines
The 5.7L Hemi V8 has been offered across nearly every Charger generation. Performance trims added the 6.1L Hemi (2006-2010 SRT8), the 6.4L 392 Hemi (2012-2023 SRT8/Scat Pack), and the supercharged 6.2L Hemi (2015-2023 Hellcat) - the two largest V8s both call for a thicker 0W-40 oil.
Capacity and Viscosity Table
| Engine code / years | Capacity with filter (L / US qt) | Viscosity |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L V6 (2006-2010) | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | SAE 5W-20 |
| 3.5L V6 (2006-2010) | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | SAE 10W-30 |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 (2011-2013) | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | SAE 5W-30 |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 (2014-2023) | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | SAE 5W-20 |
| 5.7L Hemi V8 (2006-2023, MDS-equipped) | 6.6 L / 7.0 qt | SAE 5W-20 |
| 6.1L Hemi SRT8 V8 (2006-2010) | 6.6 L / 7.0 qt | SAE 0W-40 |
| 6.4L 392 Hemi V8 (2012-2023, SRT8/Scat Pack) | 6.6 L / 7.0 qt | SAE 0W-40 |
| 6.2L Supercharged Hemi V8 (2015-2023, Hellcat) | 6.6 L / 7.0 qt | SAE 0W-40 |
Always Confirm on Your Own Car
Engine option and model-year revisions change these numbers, and Chrysler/Dodge has adjusted viscosity recommendations mid-generation more than once. Before any oil change, confirm the exact figure for your car using one of these authoritative sources on the vehicle itself:
- The oil-specification sticker under the hood or on the oil filler cap
- Your owner's manual (capacity and viscosity tables are listed by engine)
- The driver's door jamb placard (mainly tire and loading data, but often cross-referenced with maintenance specs)
- A dealer parts lookup by your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which identifies your exact engine code
Summary
| 2.7L V6 (2006-2010) | 6.0 US qt / 5.7 L, 5W-20 |
|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 (2006-2010) | 6.0 US qt / 5.7 L, 10W-30 |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 (2011-2013) | 5.9 US qt / 5.6 L, 5W-30 |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 (2014-2023) | 5.9 US qt / 5.6 L, 5W-20 |
| 5.7L Hemi V8 (all years) | 7.0 US qt / 6.6 L, 5W-20 |
| 6.4L 392 Hemi V8 (2012-2023) | 7.0 US qt / 6.6 L, 0W-40 |
| 6.2L Supercharged Hemi (Hellcat, 2015-2023) | 7.0 US qt / 6.6 L, 0W-40 |
Full diagnostics
For the complete step-by-step diagnostic and repair guide, see Dodge Charger: Common Problems, Fault Codes & Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Does every Dodge Charger take the same amount of oil?
No. V6-powered Chargers (2.7L, 3.5L, or 3.6L Pentastar) generally take less oil than V8-powered Chargers. The 3.6L Pentastar takes about 5.9 US qt (5.6 L) with filter, while every V8 option (5.7L, 6.1L, 6.4L, 6.2L) takes about 7 US qt (6.6 L) with filter.
What oil viscosity does my Charger need?
It depends on the engine and, for the 3.6L Pentastar, the model year. The 2.7L and 5.7L engines use SAE 5W-20. The 3.5L V6 uses SAE 10W-30. Early 3.6L Pentastar V6s (roughly 2011-2013) called for SAE 5W-30, while later 3.6L Pentastars (2014 onward) call for SAE 5W-20. The 6.1L, 6.4L, and 6.2L V8s all use the thicker SAE 0W-40.
Why do sources sometimes disagree on Charger oil capacity?
Because the Charger nameplate covers multiple unrelated engine families over nearly two decades of production, and some listings quote a figure for one engine while implying it applies to the whole model. Always match the figure to your specific engine, not just the model year.
Where is the definitive source for my specific Charger?
Your owner's manual and the oil-specification label on the filler cap or under the hood are the manufacturer's own figures for your exact engine and are more reliable than any third-party lookup, including this page.