2012 Chrysler 200 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Chrysler 200 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 3.6L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Convertible takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2D Convertible takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Convertible: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Convertible: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L — LX, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED3, Trans Mfr CD 40TE, 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 |
| 2.4L — LX, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED3, Trans Mfr CD 62TE, 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 |
| 2.4L — LX, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD EDG, Trans Mfr CD 62TE, 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 |
| 2.4L — LX, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD EDG, Trans Mfr CD 40TE, 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 |
| 2.4L — Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD 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 |
| 2.4L — Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD 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 |
| 2.4L — Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD 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 |
| 2.4L — Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD 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 |
| 2.4L — Touring, 2D Convertible, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD 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 |
| 2.4L — Touring, 2D Convertible, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD 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 |
| 3.6L — Touring, 2D Convertible, 3.6L Eng VIN 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 |
| 3.6L — Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.6L Eng VIN 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 |
| 3.6L — Touring, 4D Sedan, 3.6L Eng VIN 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 |
| 3.6L — LX, 3.6L Eng VIN 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 |
| Limited, 2D Convertible — 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 |
| S, 2D Convertible — 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 |
| S, 4D Sedan — 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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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Chrysler 200 take?
It depends on the engine: 2.4L uses 5W-20; 3.6L uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Convertible uses 5W-30; S, 2D Convertible uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2012 Chrysler 200?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.4L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Convertible holds 6.0 quarts with filter; S, 2D Convertible holds 6.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2012 Chrysler 200?
Most 2012 Chrysler 200 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 — Chrysler recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Chrysler 200?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Chrysler 200. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.