2012 Dodge Challenger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Dodge Challenger oil type depends on the engine: the R/T Classic, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T Classic, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T Plus, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T Plus, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Automatic Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Standard Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Automatic Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Standard Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SXT takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT Plus takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- R/T Classic, Eng CD EZC: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Classic, Eng CD EZH: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Plus, Eng CD EZC: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Plus, Eng CD EZH: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, Eng CD EZC: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, Eng CD EZH: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Automatic Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Standard Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Automatic Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Standard Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT Plus: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T Classic, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T Classic, Eng CD EZH — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T Plus, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T Plus, Eng CD EZH — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, Eng CD EZH — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Automatic Trans — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Full Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Standard Trans — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Full Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Automatic Trans — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Full Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Standard Trans — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Full Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT Plus — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Challenger
2012 Dodge Challenger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
14.7 quarts (13.91 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 2012 Dodge Challenger take?
It depends on the engine: R/T Classic, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; R/T Classic, Eng CD EZH uses 5W-20; R/T Plus, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; R/T Plus, Eng CD EZH uses 5W-20; R/T, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; R/T, Eng CD EZH uses 5W-20; SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Automatic Trans uses 0W-40; SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Standard Trans uses 0W-40; SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Automatic Trans uses 0W-40; SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Standard Trans uses 0W-40; SXT uses 5W-30; SXT Plus uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2012 Dodge Challenger take?
Capacity depends on the engine: R/T Classic, Eng CD EZC holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Classic, Eng CD EZH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Plus, Eng CD EZC holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Plus, Eng CD EZH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, Eng CD EZC holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, Eng CD EZH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Automatic Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8, Eng CD ESG, Standard Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Automatic Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8, Eng CD ESH, Standard Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT Plus holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Dodge Challenger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Dodge Challenger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.