2011 Dodge Avenger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Dodge Avenger oil type depends on the engine: the Express, 2.4 B, ED3 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Express, 2.4 B, EDG takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Express, 3.6 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Heat takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Lux, 2.4 B, ED3 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Lux, 2.4 B, EDG takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Lux, 3.6 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Mainstreet, 2.4 B, ED3 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mainstreet, 2.4 B, EDG takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mainstreet, 3.6 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Express, 2.4 B, ED3: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Express, 2.4 B, EDG: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Express, 3.6 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Heat: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Lux, 2.4 B, ED3: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Lux, 2.4 B, EDG: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Lux, 3.6 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Mainstreet, 2.4 B, ED3: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mainstreet, 2.4 B, EDG: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mainstreet, 3.6 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express, 2.4 B, ED3 — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Express, 2.4 B, EDG — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Express, 3.6 G — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Heat — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Lux, 2.4 B, ED3 — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Lux, 2.4 B, EDG — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Lux, 3.6 G — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Mainstreet, 2.4 B, ED3 — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Mainstreet, 2.4 B, EDG — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| Mainstreet, 3.6 G — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
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2011 Dodge Avenger 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. DO NOT mix different types or colors of engine coolant.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Dodge Avenger take?
It depends on the engine: Express, 2.4 B, ED3 uses 5W-20; Express, 2.4 B, EDG uses 5W-20; Express, 3.6 G uses 5W-30; Heat uses 5W-30; Lux, 2.4 B, ED3 uses 5W-20; Lux, 2.4 B, EDG uses 5W-20; Lux, 3.6 G uses 5W-30; Mainstreet, 2.4 B, ED3 uses 5W-20; Mainstreet, 2.4 B, EDG uses 5W-20; Mainstreet, 3.6 G uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2011 Dodge Avenger take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Express, 2.4 B, ED3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Express, 2.4 B, EDG holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Express, 3.6 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Heat holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Lux, 2.4 B, ED3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Lux, 2.4 B, EDG holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Lux, 3.6 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Mainstreet, 2.4 B, ED3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mainstreet, 2.4 B, EDG holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mainstreet, 3.6 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Dodge Avenger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Dodge Avenger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.