2008 Chrysler Sebring Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Chrysler Sebring oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2D Convertible takes 10W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, AWD takes 10W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, FWD takes 10W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Convertible: 10W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, AWD: 10W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, FWD: 10W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 2D Convertible — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, AWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, FWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas/Ethanol — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
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2008 Chrysler Sebring factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.7 quarts (7.28 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 2008 Chrysler Sebring take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Limited, 2D Convertible uses 10W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J uses 5W-20; Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K uses 5W-20; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, AWD uses 10W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, FWD uses 10W-30; LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas uses 5W-20; Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J uses 5W-20; Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K uses 5W-20; Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas uses 5W-20; Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2008 Chrysler Sebring take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Convertible holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, AWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.5 M, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 J holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Convertible, 2.4 K holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Touring, 2D Convertible, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 J holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4 K holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.