2016 Dodge Dart Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 Dodge Dart oil type depends on the engine: the 1.4L takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 1.4L takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Aero, Automatic DCT Trans takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Aero, Standard Trans takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the GT Sport, Eng CD ED8 takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the GT, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the GT, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the GT, Eng CD ED8 takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, Eng CD ED6 takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, Eng CD ED8 takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 1.4L: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 1.4L: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Aero, Automatic DCT Trans: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Aero, Standard Trans: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- GT Sport, Eng CD ED8: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- GT, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- GT, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- GT, Eng CD ED8: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, Eng CD ED6: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, Eng CD ED8: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 1.4L — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| Aero, Automatic DCT Trans — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Aero, Standard Trans — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| GT Sport, Eng CD ED8 — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| GT, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| GT, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| GT, Eng CD ED8 — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| Limited, Eng CD ED6 — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| Limited, Eng CD ED8 — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| SE, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
| SE, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used as a temporary suitable alternative. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Dart
2016 Dodge Dart factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.8 quarts (5.48 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Includes: heater and coolant recovery tank filled to "max" level.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 Dodge Dart take?
It depends on the engine: 1.4L uses 5W-40; 1.4L uses 5W-40; 2.0L uses 0W-20; 2.0L uses 0W-20; 2.0L uses 0W-20; 2.0L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; Aero, Automatic DCT Trans uses 5W-40; Aero, Standard Trans uses 5W-40; GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; GT Sport, Eng CD ED8 uses 0W-20; GT, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; GT, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; GT, Eng CD ED8 uses 0W-20; Limited, Eng CD ED6 uses 0W-20; Limited, Eng CD ED8 uses 0W-20; SE, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; SE, Standard Trans uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2016 Dodge Dart take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 1.4L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 1.4L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Aero, Automatic DCT Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Aero, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans holds 5.5 quarts with filter; GT Sport, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans holds 5.5 quarts with filter; GT Sport, Eng CD ED8 holds 5.5 quarts with filter; GT, Eng CD ED6, Automatic Trans holds 5.5 quarts with filter; GT, Eng CD ED6, Standard Trans holds 5.5 quarts with filter; GT, Eng CD ED8 holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Limited, Eng CD ED6 holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Limited, Eng CD ED8 holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, Automatic Trans holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, Standard Trans holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Dodge Dart?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Dodge Dart. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.