Dodge Grand Caravan Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Dodge Grand Caravan takes 5W-20 engine oil, about 5.9 qt with a filter change, on 2013-2020 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2012 models use 5W-30 (5.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2020 | 5W-20 | 5.9 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2011-2012 | 5W-30 | 5.9 qt | Shop 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 Grand Caravan year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Dodge Grand Caravan take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Dodge Grand Caravan takes 5W-20 engine oil, about 5.9 qt with a filter change, on 2013-2020 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2012 models use 5W-30 (5.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Dodge Grand Caravan take?
About 5.9 qt with a filter change on 2013-2020 models, and 5.9 qt on 2011-2012 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 Grand Caravan?
Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2013-2020: 5W-20; 2011-2012: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 10 of 10 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Dodge Grand Caravan oil, CarSpecFinder - Dodge Grand Caravan oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.6L 6-cyl (ERB). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.