Dodge Challenger Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Dodge Challenger takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-20 engine oil, about 5.9-7 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2016-2021 models use 0W-40 or 5W-20 (5.9-7 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-20 | 5.9-7 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-20 |
| 2016-2021 | 0W-40 / 5W-20 | 5.9-7 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-20 |
| 2015 | 0W-40 / 5W-20 | 5.9-7 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-20 |
| 2013-2014 | 0W-40 / 5W-20 | 5.9-7 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-20 |
| 2012 | 0W-40 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.9-7 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 5.9-7 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Challenger year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Dodge Challenger take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Dodge Challenger takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-20 engine oil, about 5.9-7 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2016-2021 models use 0W-40 or 5W-20 (5.9-7 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Dodge Challenger take?
About 5.9-7 qt with a filter change on 2022-2023 models, and 5.9-7 qt on 2016-2021 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Dodge Challenger?
Yes. We record 6 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2023: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-20; 2016-2021: 0W-40/5W-20; 2015: 0W-40/5W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 13 of 13 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Dodge Challenger oil, CarSpecFinder - Dodge Challenger oil and CarSpecFinder - Dodge Challenger oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.