2012 Chrysler 300 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Chrysler 300 oil type depends on the engine: the 3.6L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the C Luxury, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the C Luxury, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the C, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the C, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4WD, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, RWD, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, RWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 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
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- C Luxury, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- C Luxury, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- C, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- C, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4WD, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, RWD, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, RWD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| C Luxury, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| C Luxury, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| C, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| C, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4WD, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, RWD, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, RWD, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8 — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Full Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 300
2012 Chrysler 300 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.4 quarts (10.78 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.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Chrysler 300 take?
It depends on the engine: 3.6L uses 5W-30; 3.6L uses 5W-30; 3.6L uses 5W-30; 3.6L uses 5W-30; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas uses 5W-30; Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas uses 5W-30; Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; C Luxury, 4WD uses 5W-20; C Luxury, RWD uses 5W-20; C, 4WD uses 5W-20; C, RWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 4WD, Gas uses 5W-30; Limited, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; Limited, RWD, Gas uses 5W-30; Limited, RWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; SRT-8 uses 0W-40.
How much oil does a 2012 Chrysler 300 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, Trans Mfr CD NAG1-W5A580, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; C Luxury, 4WD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; C Luxury, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; C, 4WD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; C, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4WD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, RWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, RWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8 holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Chrysler 300?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Chrysler 300. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.