2023 Dodge Challenger Oil Type & Capacity
The 2023 Dodge Challenger oil type depends on the engine: the GT, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the GT, RWD 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 0W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R/T, Eng CD EZH takes 0W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Demon 170 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, Automatic Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, Standard Trans takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Redeye WB JB takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Hellcat Widebody JB takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT Super Stock takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SXT, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GT, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESG: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T Scat Pack Widebody, Eng CD ESH: 0W-40, 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, Eng CD EZC: 0W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R/T, Eng CD EZH: 0W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Demon 170: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, Automatic Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, Standard Trans: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Redeye WB JB: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Hellcat Widebody JB: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT Super Stock: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SXT, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 — 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 Scat Pack Widebody, 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 Widebody, 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 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, Eng CD EZC — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| R/T, Eng CD EZH — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Meeting Material Standard: MS 6395. |
| SRT Demon 170 — 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 Jailbreak, 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 Jailbreak, 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 Redeye Jailbreak — 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 Redeye WB JB — 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 JB — 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 Super Stock — 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, 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 — 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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2023 Dodge Challenger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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 2023 Dodge Challenger take?
It depends on the engine: GT, 4WD uses 5W-20; GT, RWD 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 0W-20; R/T, Eng CD EZH uses 0W-20; SRT Demon 170 uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, Automatic Trans uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, Standard Trans uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Redeye WB JB uses 0W-40; SRT Hellcat Widebody JB uses 0W-40; SRT Super Stock uses 0W-40; SXT, 4WD uses 5W-20; SXT, RWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2023 Dodge Challenger take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GT, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, RWD 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 Demon 170 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, Automatic Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, Standard Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Redeye WB JB holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Hellcat Widebody JB holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT Super Stock holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SXT, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SXT, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2023 Dodge Challenger?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2023 Dodge Challenger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.