2009 Dodge Avenger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Dodge Avenger oil type depends on the engine: the R/T, 2.4 B, ED3 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, 2.4 B, EDG takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, 2.7 D takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, 3.5 V takes 10W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.4 B, ED3 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.4 B, EDG takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.7 D, Gas takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.7 D, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the SXT, 2.4 B, ED3 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SXT, 2.4 B, EDG takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SXT, 2.7 D, Gas takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the SXT, 2.7 D, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- R/T, 2.4 B, ED3: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- R/T, 2.4 B, EDG: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- R/T, 2.7 D: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- R/T, 3.5 V: 10W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.4 B, ED3: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.4 B, EDG: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.7 D, Gas: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.7 D, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2.4 B, ED3: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2.4 B, EDG: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2.7 D, Gas: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SXT, 2.7 D, 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, 2.4 B, ED3 — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| R/T, 2.4 B, EDG — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| R/T, 2.7 D — 2.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade. |
| R/T, 3.5 V — 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 B, ED3 — 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 B, EDG — 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 D, 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 D, 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 B, ED3 — 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 B, EDG — 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 D, 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 D, 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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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 2009 Dodge Avenger take?
It depends on the engine: R/T, 2.4 B, ED3 uses 5W-20; R/T, 2.4 B, EDG uses 5W-20; R/T, 2.7 D uses 5W-20; R/T, 3.5 V uses 10W-30; SE, 2.4 B, ED3 uses 5W-20; SE, 2.4 B, EDG uses 5W-20; SE, 2.7 D, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, 2.7 D, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SXT, 2.4 B, ED3 uses 5W-20; SXT, 2.4 B, EDG uses 5W-20; SXT, 2.7 D, Gas uses 5W-20; SXT, 2.7 D, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2009 Dodge Avenger?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: R/T, 2.4 B, ED3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; R/T, 2.4 B, EDG holds 4.5 quarts with filter; R/T, 2.7 D holds 5.5 quarts with filter; R/T, 3.5 V holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.4 B, ED3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.4 B, EDG holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.7 D, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.7 D, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SXT, 2.4 B, ED3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SXT, 2.4 B, EDG holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SXT, 2.7 D, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SXT, 2.7 D, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2009 Dodge Avenger?
Most 2009 Dodge Avenger owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Dodge recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Dodge Avenger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Dodge Avenger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.