2004 Dodge Dakota Oil Type & Capacity
The 2004 Dodge Dakota oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Dakota
2004 Dodge Dakota factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.0 quarts (12.3 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Includes: 1 qt. in coolant reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2004 Dodge Dakota take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2004 Dodge Dakota take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD, Part Time, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2004 Dodge Dakota?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2004 Dodge Dakota. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.