2020 Dodge Challenger Oil Type & Capacity

The 2020 Dodge Challenger oil type depends on the engine: the GT, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the GT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 850RE takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the GT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP50 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESG takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESH takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESG takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESH takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, Eng CD EZC takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, Eng CD EZH takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Redeye takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Widebody, Automatic Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Widebody, Standard Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat, Automatic Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat, Standard Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Super Stock, Automatic Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Super Stock, Standard Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 850RE takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP50 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
GT, 4WD — 3.6L EngAPI - SAE 5W-206.00 QTS.
GT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 850RE — 3.6L EngAPI - SAE 5W-206.00 QTS.
GT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP50 — 3.6L EngAPI - SAE 5W-206.00 QTS.
R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESG — 6.4L EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 QTS.MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESH — 6.4L EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 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 ESG — 6.4L EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 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 EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 QTS.MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
R/T, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-207.00 QTS.
R/T, Eng CD EZH — 5.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-207.00 QTS.
SRT Hellcat Redeye — 6.2L EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 QTS.MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody — 6.2L EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 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 EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 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 EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 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 EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 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 EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 QTS.MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
SRT Super Stock, Automatic Trans — 6.2L EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 QTS.MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
SRT Super Stock, Standard Trans — 6.2L EngPennzoil Ultra TM SAE 0W-40 or equivalent7.00 QTS.MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
SXT, 4WD — 3.6L EngAPI - SAE 5W-206.00 QTS.
SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 850RE — 3.6L EngAPI - SAE 5W-206.00 QTS.
SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP50 — 3.6L EngAPI - SAE 5W-206.00 QTS.

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2020 Dodge Challenger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

11.1 quarts (10.5 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 2020 Dodge Challenger take?

It depends on the engine: GT, 4WD uses 5W-20; GT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 850RE uses 5W-20; GT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP50 uses 5W-20; R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESG uses 0W-40; R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESH uses 0W-40; R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESG uses 0W-40; R/T Scat Pack, Eng CD ESH uses 0W-40; R/T, Eng CD EZC uses 5W-20; R/T, Eng CD EZH uses 5W-20; SRT Hellcat Redeye uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 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; SRT Super Stock, Automatic Trans uses 0W-40; SRT Super Stock, Standard Trans uses 0W-40; SXT, 4WD uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 850RE uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP50 uses 5W-20.

How much oil does a 2020 Dodge Challenger take?

Capacity depends on the engine: GT, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 850RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP50 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESG holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESH 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, Eng CD EZC holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R/T, Eng CD EZH holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Redeye holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 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; SRT Super Stock, Automatic Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Super Stock, Standard Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 850RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Trans Mfr CD 8HP50 holds 6.0 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Dodge Challenger?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Dodge Challenger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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