2013 Chrysler 300 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2013 Chrysler 300 oil type depends on the engine: the 3.6L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT-8 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT-8 Core takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-20, 6.0 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
- 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
- Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8 Core: 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 — C Luxury, 3.6L Eng VIN G, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C Luxury, 3.6L Eng VIN G, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C, 3.6L Eng VIN G, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C, 3.6L Eng VIN G, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C, 3.6L Eng VIN G, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C, 3.6L Eng VIN G, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN G, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN G, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN G, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — C, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN G, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 3.6L — S, 3.6L Eng VIN G, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 5.7L — C Luxury, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 5.7L — C Luxury, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD, 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 5.7L — C, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 5.7L — C, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD, 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 5.7L — S, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 5.7L — S, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD, 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| SRT-8 — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Full Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT-8 Core — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Full Synthetic 0W-40 engine oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
10.0 quarts (9.46 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Includes: heater and coolant recovery tank filled to "max" level.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2013 Chrysler 300 take?
It depends on the engine: 3.6L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas uses 5W-20; Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas uses 5W-20; Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas uses 5W-20; Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas uses 5W-20; Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SRT-8 uses 0W-40; SRT-8 Core uses 0W-40.
What is the oil capacity of a 2013 Chrysler 300?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8 Core holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2013 Chrysler 300?
Most 2013 Chrysler 300 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 2013 Chrysler 300?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2013 Chrysler 300. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.