Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Dodge Charger takes 0W-40 engine oil, about 7.5 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 0W-20 or 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-40 | 7.5 qt | Shop 0W-40 |
| 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 | 5.9-7 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
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 Charger year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Dodge Charger take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Dodge Charger takes 0W-40 engine oil, about 7.5 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 0W-20 or 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 Charger take?
About 7.5 qt with a filter change on 2026 models, and 5.9-7 qt on 2022-2023 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 Charger?
Yes. We record 7 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026: 0W-40; 2022-2023: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-20; 2016-2021: 0W-40/5W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 14 of 14 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Dodge Charger oil, CarSpecFinder - Dodge Charger oil and CarSpecFinder - Dodge Charger oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-09-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.