2020 Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 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 GT, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, RWD, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the R/T takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Scat Pack takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Scat Pack Widebody takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESD takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESJ takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SXT, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SXT, RWD, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol 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
- GT, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT, RWD, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- R/T: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Scat Pack: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Scat Pack Widebody: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESD: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESJ: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GT, 4WD — 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, RWD, 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. |
| GT, RWD, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. | — | — |
| Scat Pack Widebody — 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 Widebody, Eng CD ESD — 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. | — | — |
| SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESJ — 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 — 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, 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, 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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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 2020 Dodge Charger take?
It depends on the engine: 3.6L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; GT, 4WD uses 5W-20; GT, RWD, Gas uses 5W-20; GT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; R/T uses 5W-20; Scat Pack uses 0W-40; Scat Pack Widebody uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESD uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESJ uses 0W-40; SXT, 4WD uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD, Gas uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2020 Dodge Charger?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; GT, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, RWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; R/T holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Scat Pack holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Scat Pack Widebody holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Widebody, Eng CD ESJ holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2020 Dodge Charger?
Most 2020 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 2020 Dodge Charger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Dodge Charger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.