2018 Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Dodge Charger 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 Daytona takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Daytona 392 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT Plus takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T 392 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T Scat Pack takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT 392 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Hellcat 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 SXT Plus Leather takes 5W-20 (6.0 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
- 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
- GT: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT Plus: 5W-20, 6.0 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
- SRT 392: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT Plus: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT Plus Leather: 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. |
| 5.7L — Pursuit, 5.7L Eng VIN T, 4WD, 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 — Pursuit, 5.7L Eng VIN T, RWD, 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. | — | — |
| GT — 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. |
| GT Plus — 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. |
| 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. | — | — |
| 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 — 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 Plus — 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 Plus Leather — 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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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 2018 Dodge Charger take?
It depends on the engine: 3.6L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; Daytona uses 5W-20; Daytona 392 uses 0W-40; GT uses 5W-20; GT Plus uses 5W-20; R/T uses 5W-20; R/T 392 uses 0W-40; R/T Scat Pack uses 0W-40; SRT 392 uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat uses 0W-40; SXT uses 5W-20; SXT Plus uses 5W-20; SXT Plus Leather uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2018 Dodge Charger?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 3.6L holds 6.0 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; GT holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT Plus holds 6.0 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; SRT 392 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT Plus holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT Plus Leather holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2018 Dodge Charger?
Most 2018 Dodge Charger 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 Charger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Dodge Charger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.