Dodge Journey Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Dodge Journey takes 5W-20 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2020 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2013-2019 models take 4.5-5.9 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5W-20 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2013-2019 | 5W-20 | 4.5-5.9 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2011-2012 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.5-5.9 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 10W-30 / 5W-20 | 4.5-5.5 qt | Shop 10W-30Shop 5W-20 |
| 2009 | 10W-30 / 5W-20 | 4.4-5.5 qt | Shop 10W-30Shop 5W-20 |
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 Journey year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Dodge Journey take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Dodge Journey takes 5W-20 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2020 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2013-2019 models take 4.5-5.9 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Dodge Journey take?
About 4.5 qt with a filter change on 2020 models, and 4.5-5.9 qt on 2013-2019 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 Journey?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2020: 5W-20; 2013-2019: 5W-20; 2011-2012: 5W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 12 of 12 model years is checked against a cited source, most often Car Specs - Dodge Journey oil capacity, CarSpecFinder - Dodge Journey oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2020 Dodge Journey, 2.4L 4-cyl (ED3). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.