2018 Dodge Challenger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Dodge Challenger oil type depends on the engine: the 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESG takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESH takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T 392, Eng CD ESG takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T 392, Eng CD ESH takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Plus, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Plus, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESG takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESH takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Shaker, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Shaker, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT 392, Eng CD ESG takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT 392, Eng CD ESH takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Demon takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Hellcat Widebody, Automatic Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Hellcat Widebody, Standard Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Hellcat, Automatic Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Hellcat, Standard Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SXT takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SXT Plus takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the T/A 392, Eng CD ESG takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the T/A 392, Eng CD ESH takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the T/A Plus, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the T/A Plus, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the T/A, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the T/A, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESG: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESH: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- GT: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- R/T 392, Eng CD ESG: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T 392, Eng CD ESH: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZC: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Plus Shaker, 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 Scat Pack, Eng CD ESG: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESH: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Shaker, Eng CD EZC: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Shaker, 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 392, Eng CD ESG: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT 392, Eng CD ESH: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Demon: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Widebody, Automatic Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Widebody, Standard Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat, Automatic Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat, Standard Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT Plus: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- T/A 392, Eng CD ESG: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- T/A 392, Eng CD ESH: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- T/A Plus, Eng CD EZC: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- T/A Plus, Eng CD EZH: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- T/A, Eng CD EZC: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- T/A, Eng CD EZH: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESG — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESH — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| GT — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T 392, Eng CD ESG — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| R/T 392, Eng CD ESH — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T Plus Shaker, 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 Scat Pack, Eng CD ESG — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESH — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| R/T Shaker, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R/T Shaker, 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 392, Eng CD ESG — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| SRT 392, Eng CD ESH — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| SRT Demon — 6.2L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| SRT Hellcat Widebody, Automatic Trans — 6.2L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| SRT Hellcat Widebody, Standard Trans — 6.2L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| SRT Hellcat, Automatic Trans — 6.2L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| SRT Hellcat, Standard Trans — 6.2L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| SXT — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SXT Plus — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| T/A 392, Eng CD ESG — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| T/A 392, Eng CD ESH — 6.4L Eng | Pennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. |
| T/A Plus, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| T/A Plus, Eng CD EZH — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| T/A, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| T/A, Eng CD EZH — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
15.2 quarts (14.38 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. DO NOT mix different types or colors of engine coolant.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Dodge Challenger take?
It depends on the engine: 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESG uses 0W-40; 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESH uses 0W-40; GT uses 5W-20; R/T 392, Eng CD ESG uses 0W-40; R/T 392, Eng CD ESH uses 0W-40; R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; R/T Plus Shaker, 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 Scat Pack, Eng CD ESG uses 0W-40; R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESH uses 0W-40; R/T Shaker, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; R/T Shaker, Eng CD EZH uses 5W-20; R/T, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; R/T, Eng CD EZH uses 5W-20; SRT 392, Eng CD ESG uses 0W-40; SRT 392, Eng CD ESH uses 0W-40; SRT Demon uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Widebody, Automatic Trans uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Widebody, Standard Trans uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat, Automatic Trans uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat, Standard Trans uses 0W-40; SXT uses 5W-20; SXT Plus uses 5W-20; T/A 392, Eng CD ESG uses 0W-40; T/A 392, Eng CD ESH uses 0W-40; T/A Plus, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; T/A Plus, Eng CD EZH uses 5W-20; T/A, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; T/A, Eng CD EZH uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2018 Dodge Challenger?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESG holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, Eng CD ESH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; GT holds 6.0 quarts with filter; R/T 392, Eng CD ESG holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T 392, Eng CD ESH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Plus Shaker, Eng CD EZC holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Plus Shaker, 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 Scat Pack, Eng CD ESG holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Shaker, Eng CD EZC holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Shaker, 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 392, Eng CD ESG holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT 392, Eng CD ESH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Demon holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Widebody, Automatic Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Widebody, Standard Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat, Automatic Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat, Standard Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT Plus holds 6.0 quarts with filter; T/A 392, Eng CD ESG holds 7.0 quarts with filter; T/A 392, Eng CD ESH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; T/A Plus, Eng CD EZC holds 7.0 quarts with filter; T/A Plus, Eng CD EZH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; T/A, Eng CD EZC holds 7.0 quarts with filter; T/A, Eng CD EZH holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2018 Dodge Challenger?
Most 2018 Dodge Challenger 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 — Dodge recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Dodge Challenger?
Yes. 0W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Dodge Challenger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.