2022 Dodge Charger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2022 Dodge Charger oil type depends on the engine: the 3.6L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-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 0W-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 Redeye Widebody takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Hellcat Widebody takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the SRT Jailbreak 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: 0W-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: 0W-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 Redeye Widebody: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Widebody: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Jailbreak: 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 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available. |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| GT, 4WD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available. |
| GT, RWD, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available. |
| GT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available. |
| R/T — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| 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 Redeye Widebody — 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 — 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 Jailbreak — 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 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available. |
| SXT, RWD, Gas — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available. |
| SXT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. MOPAR SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available. |
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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 2022 Dodge Charger take?
It depends on the engine: 3.6L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; GT, 4WD uses 5W-20; GT, RWD, Gas uses 5W-20; GT, RWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; R/T uses 0W-20; Scat Pack uses 0W-40; Scat Pack Widebody uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Widebody uses 0W-40; SRT Jailbreak 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 2022 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 Redeye Widebody holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Widebody holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Jailbreak 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 2022 Dodge Charger?
Most 2022 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 2022 Dodge Charger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2022 Dodge Charger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.