Recommended Engine Oil For Dodge Charger



What is the correct engine oil for Dodge Charger ? You need to use oil that is the recommended viscosity. This is the ‘thickness’ of the oil and is usually displayed prominently on the packaging. A high viscosity oil will be more treacle-like in consistency, whereas a low viscosity oil is thinner and more free-flowing. Different engines require different engine oils. In this article you will find guidelines for the United States and Canada.

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Charger, LX, 2006-2010 (USA/CAN)

Dodge Charger, LX


Charger 2.7, 2006 – 2007, Engine 198 MM RII


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Normal:Change 6000 miles/ 6 months -Severe:Change 3000 miles/ 3 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20


Charger 2.7, 2007 – 2010, Engine 198 MM RII



Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.02 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 6000 miles/ 6 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20


Charger 3.5, 2007 – 2010, Engine 198 MM RII


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 10W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 1.48 US quarts, Service Intervals -Normal:Check 18000 miles/ 18 months -Severe:Change 48000 miles/ 48 months

Castrol Syntrax Limited Slip 75W-140
Castrol Syntrax Long Life 75W-140

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 10W-30


Charger 3.5, 2006 – 2007, Engine 198 MM RII


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 10W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 1.48 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 48000 miles/ 48 months

Castrol Syntrax Long Life 75W-140

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 10W-30


Charger 5.7, 2006 – 2008, Engine 198 MM RII


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Normal:Change 6000 miles/ 6 months -Severe:Change 3000 miles/ 3 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20


Charger 5.7, 2008 – 2010, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 6000 miles/ 6 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20


Charger 5.7 (254 kw) (CAN), 2006 – 2008, Engine


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Normal:Change 6000 miles/ 6 months -Severe:Change 3000 miles/ 3 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20


Charger 6.1 SRT8, 2009 – 2010, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.28 US quarts (Service fill), Capacity 8.14 US quarts (Overhaul capacity), Service Intervals -Normal:Change 120000 miles/ 120 months -Severe:Change 60000 miles/ 60 months

Castrol Transmax Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF
Castrol Transmax ATF+4


Charger 6.1 SRT8, 2006 – 2009, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40
Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 1.48 US quarts, Service Intervals -Normal:Check 18000 miles/ 18 months -Severe:Change 48000 miles/ 48 months

Castrol Syntrax Limited Slip 75W-140
Castrol Syntrax Long Life 75W-140


Charger, LD (2010- )

Dodge Charger, LD


Charger 3.6, 2010 – 2012, Engine Pentastar


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-30
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-30

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 8000 miles/ 6 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-30
Castrol EDGE 5W-30 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Quaker State SAE 5W-30


Charger 3.6, 2012 – 2014, Engine Pentastar


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20


Charger 3.6, 2014 – 2015, Engine Pentastar


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Normal:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20


Charger 3.6, 2015 – .., Engine Pentastar


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Normal:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20


Charger 3.6 AWD, 2014 – 2015, Engine Pentastar


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20





Charger 3.6 AWD, 2015 – .., Engine Pentastar


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20


Charger 3.6 FlexFuel, 2010 – 2012, Engine Pentastar

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 8000 miles/ 6 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20


Charger 3.6 FlexFuel, 2012 – 2014, Engine Pentastar


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20


Charger 3.6 FlexFuel, 2014 – 2015, Engine Pentastar

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 5.92 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20


Charger 5.7, 2010 – 2012, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 8000 miles/ 6 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20


Charger 5.7, 2014 – .., Engine HEMI

Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20


Charger 5.7, 2012 – 2014, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20


Charger 5.7 AWD, 2012 – 2014, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Severe:Change 4000 miles Flexible (max):Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20


Charger 5.7 AWD, 2010 – 2012, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-20

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 8000 miles/ 6 months

Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20
Castrol EDGE 5W-20 U.S.

Quaker State Recommendation:
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20
Quaker State SAE 5W-20
Quaker State Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20


Charger 6.2 SRT Hellcat, 2015 – .., Engine SRT Hellcat


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Service Intervals -Normal:Check 18000 miles/ 18 months Change 48000 miles/ 48 months

Castrol Transmax Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF
Castrol Transmax ATF+4


Charger 6.2 SRT Hellcat, 2014 – 2015, Engine SRT Hellcat


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Service Intervals -Normal

Castrol Brake Fluid DOT 4
Castrol React SRF Racing


Charger 6.4, 2016 – .., Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:

Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40


Charger 6.4 SRT 392, 2014 – 2015, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Service Intervals -Normal

Castrol Brake Fluid DOT 4
Castrol React SRF Racing


Charger 6.4 SRT 392, 2015 – 2018, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Service Intervals -Normal

Castrol Brake Fluid DOT 4
Castrol React SRF Racing


Charger 6.4 SRT8, 2011 – 2012, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:
Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 6000 miles/ 6 months

Castrol EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4


Charger 6.4 SRT8, 2012 – 2013, Engine HEMI


Liqui Moly Recommendation:

Liqui Moly Synthoil Energy 0W-40

Castrol Recommendation:
Capacity 6.97 US quarts, Service Intervals -Flexible (max):Change 6000 miles/ 6 months

Castrol EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4




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