2002 Dodge Durango Oil Type & Capacity
The 2002 Dodge Durango oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 45RFE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 545RFE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 45RFE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 545RFE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 45RFE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 545RFE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Part Time takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.9 Z, RWD takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, 4.7 N takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, 5.9 Z takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 45RFE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 545RFE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 45RFE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 545RFE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 45RFE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 545RFE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Part Time: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.9 Z, RWD: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, 4.7 N: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, 5.9 Z: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 45RFE — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 545RFE — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 45RFE — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 545RFE — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 45RFE — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 545RFE — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Part Time — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.9 Z, RWD — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, 4.7 N — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
17.0 quarts (16.08 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2002 Dodge Durango take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 45RFE uses 5W-30; Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 545RFE uses 5W-30; Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 45RFE uses 5W-30; Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 545RFE uses 5W-30; Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 45RFE uses 5W-30; Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 545RFE uses 5W-30; Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Part Time uses 10W-30; Base, 5.9 Z, RWD uses 10W-30; R/T, 4.7 N uses 5W-30; R/T, 5.9 Z uses 10W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2002 Dodge Durango?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 45RFE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic, 545RFE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 45RFE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, 545RFE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 45RFE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.7 N, RWD, 545RFE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Part Time holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.9 Z, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R/T, 4.7 N holds 6.0 quarts with filter; R/T, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2002 Dodge Durango?
Most 2002 Dodge Durango owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Dodge recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2002 Dodge Durango?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2002 Dodge Durango. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.