2009 Dodge Challenger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Dodge Challenger oil type depends on the engine: the R/T, EZC, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, EZC, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, EZD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, EZD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 42RLE/VLP takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, NAG1-W5A580 takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8, Automatic takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8, Standard takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- R/T, EZC, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, EZC, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, EZD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, EZD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, EZH: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 42RLE/VLP: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, NAG1-W5A580: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8, Automatic: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8, Standard: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T, EZC, Automatic — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, EZC, Standard — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, EZD, Automatic — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, EZD, Standard — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, EZH — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 42RLE/VLP — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, NAG1-W5A580 — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8, Automatic — 6.1L Eng | API - SM or SM/CF, SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8, Standard — 6.1L Eng | API - SM or SM/CF, SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Challenger
2009 Dodge Challenger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
14.7 quarts (13.91 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. DO NOT mix different types or colors of engine coolant.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2009 Dodge Challenger take?
It depends on the engine: R/T, EZC, Automatic uses 5W-20; R/T, EZC, Standard uses 5W-20; R/T, EZD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R/T, EZD, Standard uses 5W-20; R/T, EZH uses 5W-20; SE, 42RLE/VLP uses 10W-30; SE, NAG1-W5A580 uses 10W-30; SRT-8, Automatic uses 0W-40; SRT-8, Standard uses 0W-40.
How much oil does a 2009 Dodge Challenger take?
Capacity depends on the engine: R/T, EZC, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, EZC, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, EZD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, EZD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, EZH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SE, 42RLE/VLP holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, NAG1-W5A580 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Dodge Challenger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.