2006 Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2006 Dodge Charger oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE/VLP takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.5 G takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Daytona R/T takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Pursuit, 3.5 G takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Pursuit, 5.7 H takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SE takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SXT takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE/VLP: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.5 G: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Daytona R/T: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Pursuit, 3.5 G: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pursuit, 5.7 H: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SE: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE/VLP — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Base, 3.5 G — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Daytona R/T — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Pursuit, 3.5 G — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Pursuit, 5.7 H — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| R/T — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| SE — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| SRT-8 — 6.1L Eng | API - SL/CF, SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
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2006 Dodge Charger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.7 quarts (9.17 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Includes: heater and coolant recovery tank filled to "max" level.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2006 Dodge Charger take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE uses 5W-20; Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE/VLP uses 5W-20; Base, 3.5 G uses 10W-30; Daytona R/T uses 5W-20; Pursuit, 3.5 G uses 10W-30; Pursuit, 5.7 H uses 5W-20; R/T uses 5W-20; SE uses 10W-30; SRT-8 uses 0W-40; SXT uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 2006 Dodge Charger take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.7 R, 42RLE/VLP holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 3.5 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Daytona R/T holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Pursuit, 3.5 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pursuit, 5.7 H holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2006 Dodge Charger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Dodge Charger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.