2011 Dodge Dakota Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Dodge Dakota oil type depends on the engine: the Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SLT, 3.7 K takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SLT, 4.7 P takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the TRX4 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SLT, 3.7 K: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SLT, 4.7 P: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- TRX4: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SLT, 3.7 K — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SLT, 4.7 P — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| TRX4 — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Dakota
2011 Dodge Dakota factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.3 quarts (12.58 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. System fill capacity includes 2.1 qts. (2.0 l) for coolant bottle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Dodge Dakota take?
It depends on the engine: Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD uses 5W-20; Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD uses 5W-20; Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD uses 5W-20; Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD uses 5W-20; Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD uses 5W-20; Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD uses 5W-20; Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD uses 5W-20; Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD uses 5W-20; Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD uses 5W-20; Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD uses 5W-20; Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD uses 5W-20; Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD uses 5W-20; Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD uses 5W-20; Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD uses 5W-20; Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD uses 5W-20; Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD uses 5W-20; SLT, 3.7 K uses 5W-20; SLT, 4.7 P uses 5W-20; ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD uses 5W-20; ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD uses 5W-20; ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD uses 5W-20; ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD uses 5W-20; ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD uses 5W-20; ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD uses 5W-20; ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD uses 5W-20; ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD uses 5W-20; TRX4 uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2011 Dodge Dakota take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Bighorn, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Bighorn, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Lonestar, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Lonestar, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SLT, 3.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SLT, 4.7 P holds 6.0 quarts with filter; ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; ST, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 P, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; ST, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; ST, 4D Pickup, 4.7 P, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; TRX4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Dodge Dakota?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Dodge Dakota. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.