2008 Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Dodge Charger oil type depends on the engine: 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, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.7 R takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.5 G, AWD takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.5 G, RWD takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 5.7 H takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, AWD takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Pursuit, 3.5 G: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pursuit, 5.7 H: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, AWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.7 R: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.5 G, AWD: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.5 G, RWD: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 5.7 H: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, AWD: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, AWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| R/T, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| SE, 2.7 R — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| SE, 3.5 G, AWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| SE, 3.5 G, RWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| SE, 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. |
| SRT-8 — 6.1L Eng | API - SL/CF, SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF. The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil, such as Mobil 1® SAE 0W-40 or equivalent. |
| SXT, AWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| SXT, RWD — 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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More specs & repair guides for your Charger
2008 Dodge Charger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.1 quarts (10.5 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 Charger take?
It depends on the engine: Pursuit, 3.5 G uses 10W-30; Pursuit, 5.7 H uses 5W-20; R/T, AWD uses 5W-20; R/T, RWD uses 5W-20; SE, 2.7 R uses 5W-20; SE, 3.5 G, AWD uses 10W-30; SE, 3.5 G, RWD uses 10W-30; SE, 5.7 H uses 5W-20; SRT-8 uses 0W-40; SXT, AWD uses 10W-30; SXT, RWD uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 2008 Dodge Charger take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Pursuit, 3.5 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pursuit, 5.7 H holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, AWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.7 R holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.5 G, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.5 G, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 5.7 H holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Dodge Charger?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Dodge Charger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.