2008 Dodge Avenger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Dodge Avenger oil type depends on the engine: the R/T, AWD takes 10W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the R/T, FWD takes 10W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.4 J takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.4 K takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.7 R, Gas takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SXT, 2.4 J takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SXT, 2.4 K takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SXT, 2.7 R, Gas takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SXT, 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:
- R/T, AWD: 10W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- R/T, FWD: 10W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.4 J: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.4 K: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.7 R, Gas: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2.4 J: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2.4 K: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2.7 R, Gas: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SXT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T, AWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| R/T, FWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| SE, 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. |
| SE, 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. |
| SE, 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. |
| SE, 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. |
| SXT, 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. |
| SXT, 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. |
| SXT, 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. |
| SXT, 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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More specs & repair guides for your Avenger
2008 Dodge Avenger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.6 quarts (10.97 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 Dodge Avenger take?
It depends on the engine: R/T, AWD uses 10W-30; R/T, FWD uses 10W-30; SE, 2.4 J uses 5W-20; SE, 2.4 K uses 5W-20; SE, 2.7 R, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SXT, 2.4 J uses 5W-20; SXT, 2.4 K uses 5W-20; SXT, 2.7 R, Gas uses 5W-20; SXT, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2008 Dodge Avenger take?
Capacity depends on the engine: R/T, AWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; R/T, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.4 J holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.4 K holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.7 R, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SXT, 2.4 J holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SXT, 2.4 K holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SXT, 2.7 R, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SXT, 2.7 R, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Dodge Avenger?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.