2011 Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Dodge Charger oil type depends on the engine: the Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pursuit, 5.7 T takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Rallye Plus, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Rallye Plus, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Rallye, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Rallye, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 3.6 G, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 5.7 T takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pursuit, 5.7 T: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Rallye Plus, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Rallye Plus, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Rallye, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Rallye, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.6 G, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 5.7 T: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pursuit, 5.7 T — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Rallye Plus, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Rallye Plus, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Rallye, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Rallye, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 3.6 G, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 5.7 T — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
10.4 quarts (9.84 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 Charger take?
It depends on the engine: Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas uses 5W-30; Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; Pursuit, 5.7 T uses 5W-20; R/T, 4WD uses 5W-20; R/T, RWD uses 5W-20; Rallye Plus, Gas uses 5W-30; Rallye Plus, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; Rallye, Gas uses 5W-30; Rallye, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; SE, 3.6 G, Gas uses 5W-30; SE, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; SE, 5.7 T uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2011 Dodge Charger?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pursuit, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pursuit, 5.7 T holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, 4WD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Rallye Plus, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Rallye Plus, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Rallye, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Rallye, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.6 G, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.6 G, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 5.7 T holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2011 Dodge Charger?
Most 2011 Dodge Charger 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 2011 Dodge Charger?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Dodge Charger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.