2012 Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Dodge Charger 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 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 R/T, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT Plus, RWD, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT Plus, RWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4WD, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD, Gas takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-30 (6.0 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
- 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
- R/T, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT Plus, RWD, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT Plus, RWD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4WD, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD, Gas: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-30, 6.0 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. | — | — |
| 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. | — | — |
| R/T, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8 — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Full Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT Plus, RWD, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT Plus, RWD, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT, 4WD, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT, RWD, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Charger
2012 Dodge Charger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.0 quarts (9.46 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 Charger 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; 3.6L uses 5W-30; 3.6L uses 5W-30; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; R/T, 4WD uses 5W-20; R/T, RWD uses 5W-20; SRT-8 uses 0W-40; SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas uses 5W-30; SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; SXT Plus, RWD, Gas uses 5W-30; SXT Plus, RWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; SXT, 4WD, Gas uses 5W-30; SXT, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30; SXT, RWD, Gas uses 5W-30; SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2012 Dodge Charger 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; 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; R/T, 4WD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT Plus, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT Plus, RWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT Plus, RWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Dodge Charger?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Dodge Charger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.