2012 Dodge Cab & Chassis Oil Type & Capacity

The 2012 Dodge Cab & Chassis oil type depends on the engine: the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 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 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
6.7L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
6.7L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
6.7L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
6.7L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
6.7L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
6.7L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
6.7L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
6.7L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	7.00 QTS.	—	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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	7.00 QTS.	—	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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	7.00 QTS.	—	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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	API - SAE 5W-20	7.00 QTS.	—	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.
6.7L — 6.7L Eng	SAE 5W-40 Synthetic engine oil or SAE 15W-40 engine oil	12.00 QTS.	—	In ambient temperatures below 0Deg F (-18Deg C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is required. In ambient temperatures above 0Deg F (-18Deg C),15W-40 engine oil. API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
6.7L — 6.7L Eng	SAE 5W-40 Synthetic engine oil or SAE 15W-40 engine oil	12.00 QTS.	—	In ambient temperatures below 0Deg F (-18Deg C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is required. In ambient temperatures above 0Deg F (-18Deg C),15W-40 engine oil. API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
6.7L — 6.7L Eng	SAE 5W-40 Synthetic engine oil or SAE 15W-40 engine oil	12.00 QTS.	—	In ambient temperatures below 0Deg F (-18Deg C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is required. In ambient temperatures above 0Deg F (-18Deg C),15W-40 engine oil. API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
6.7L — 6.7L Eng	SAE 5W-40 Synthetic engine oil or SAE 15W-40 engine oil	12.00 QTS.	—	In ambient temperatures below 0Deg F (-18Deg C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is required. In ambient temperatures above 0Deg F (-18Deg C),15W-40 engine oil. API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
6.7L — 6.7L Eng	SAE 5W-40 Synthetic engine oil or SAE 15W-40 engine oil	12.00 QTS.	—	In ambient temperatures below 0Deg F (-18Deg C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is required. In ambient temperatures above 0Deg F (-18Deg C),15W-40 engine oil. API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
6.7L — 6.7L Eng	SAE 5W-40 Synthetic engine oil or SAE 15W-40 engine oil	12.00 QTS.	—	In ambient temperatures below 0Deg F (-18Deg C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is required. In ambient temperatures above 0Deg F (-18Deg C),15W-40 engine oil. API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
6.7L — 6.7L Eng	SAE 5W-40 Synthetic engine oil or SAE 15W-40 engine oil	12.00 QTS.	—	In ambient temperatures below 0Deg F (-18Deg C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is required. In ambient temperatures above 0Deg F (-18Deg C),15W-40 engine oil. API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.
6.7L — 6.7L Eng	SAE 5W-40 Synthetic engine oil or SAE 15W-40 engine oil	12.00 QTS.	—	In ambient temperatures below 0Deg F (-18Deg C), 5W-40 synthetic engine oil is required. In ambient temperatures above 0Deg F (-18Deg C),15W-40 engine oil. API CJ-4 engine oil category is required.

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More specs & repair guides for your Cab & Chassis

2012 Dodge Cab & Chassis factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

18.7 quarts (17.69 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. System fill capacity includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2012 Dodge Cab & Chassis take?

It depends on the engine: 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 6.7L uses 5W-40; 6.7L uses 5W-40; 6.7L uses 5W-40; 6.7L uses 5W-40; 6.7L uses 5W-40; 6.7L uses 5W-40; 6.7L uses 5W-40; 6.7L uses 5W-40.

How much oil does a 2012 Dodge Cab & Chassis take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 12.0 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Dodge Cab & Chassis?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Dodge Cab & Chassis. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.