2017 Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2017 Dodge Charger oil type depends on the engine: the 3.6L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 5W-20 (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 Daytona takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Daytona 392 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T 392 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T Scat Pack takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SRT 392 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts 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
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Daytona: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Daytona 392: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T 392: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Scat Pack: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SRT 392: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 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-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| Daytona — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| Daytona 392 — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| R/T 392 — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T Scat Pack — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SRT 392 — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT Hellcat — 6.2L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
| SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Chrysler recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. |
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2017 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 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 2017 Dodge Charger take?
It depends on the engine: 3.6L uses 5W-20; 3.6L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; Daytona uses 5W-20; Daytona 392 uses 0W-40; R/T uses 5W-20; R/T 392 uses 0W-40; R/T Scat Pack uses 0W-40; SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SRT 392 uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat uses 0W-40; SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas uses 5W-20; SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas uses 5W-20; SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2017 Dodge Charger take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 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; Daytona holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Daytona 392 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T 392 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Scat Pack holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SRT 392 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 845RE, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP45, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2017 Dodge Charger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2017 Dodge Charger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.