2003 Dodge Stratus Oil Type & Capacity
The 2003 Dodge Stratus oil type depends on the engine: the ES, 2.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the ES, 2.7 R takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the ES, 2.7 T takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the R/T, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the R/T, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 H takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 T takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the SXT, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- ES, 2.4 X: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- ES, 2.7 R: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- ES, 2.7 T: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- R/T, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- R/T, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Standard: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 H: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 T: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES, 2.4 X — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, 2.7 R — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, 2.7 T — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| R/T, 2D Coupe, Standard — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| R/T, 4D Sedan, Automatic — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, 4D Sedan, Standard — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Automatic — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Standard — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 H — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 T — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SXT, 2D Coupe, Standard — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
Buy the right oil
Buy 5W-30 motor oil on Amazon2003 Dodge Stratus oil filter on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through these links.
More specs & repair guides for your Stratus
2003 Dodge Stratus factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.0 quarts (7.57 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Includes: 1 qt. in coolant reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2003 Dodge Stratus take?
It depends on the engine: ES, 2.4 X uses 5W-30; ES, 2.7 R uses 5W-30; ES, 2.7 T uses 5W-30; R/T, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; R/T, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; R/T, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; R/T, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 H uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 T uses 5W-30; SXT, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; SXT, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X uses 5W-30; SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2003 Dodge Stratus take?
Capacity depends on the engine: ES, 2.4 X holds 5.0 quarts with filter; ES, 2.7 R holds 5.0 quarts with filter; ES, 2.7 T holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R/T, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.82 quarts with filter; R/T, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.82 quarts with filter; R/T, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R/T, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Automatic holds 4.82 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 G, Standard holds 4.82 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 H holds 4.82 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.7 T holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.82 quarts with filter; SXT, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.82 quarts with filter; SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.4 X holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2003 Dodge Stratus?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2003 Dodge Stratus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.