Checked oil specs by engine

2016 Dodge Charger oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2016 Dodge Charger. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2016 Dodge Charger oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
3.6L V6 5.9 qt 5W-20 Purolator L36296
5.7L V8 7 qt 5W-20 Purolator L12222
6.2L V8 0W-40 Purolator L24651
6.4L V8 7 qt 0W-40 Purolator L24651

Match one of 4 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

3.6L V6
Capacity 5.9 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 5.9 qt.
Oil type 5W-20 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L36296 Search L36296 AMSOIL EA15K19 Search EA15K19 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 ULTRA-POWER WL10010 Search WL10010

Purolator L36296 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5.7L V8
Capacity 7 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 7 qt total; listed capacity is 7 qt.
Oil type 5W-20 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L12222 Search L12222 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH820 Search PH820

Purolator L12222 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6.2L V8
Capacity Not confirmed Confirm the service-fill amount for this engine before adding oil.
Oil type 0W-40 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L24651 Search L24651 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH820 Search PH820

Purolator L24651 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6.4L V8
Capacity 7 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 7 qt total; listed capacity is 7 qt.
Oil type 0W-40 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L24651 Search L24651 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH820 Search PH820

Purolator L24651 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

Full synthetic options for 5W-20

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Full synthetic options for 0W-40

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2016 Dodge Charger oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Source coverage for the 2016 Dodge Charger

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2016 Dodge Charger.

Before ordering for this 2016 Dodge Charger

Checkout verification checklist
3.6L V6 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
5.9 qt
Oil type
5W-20
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Purolator L36296
5.7L V8 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
7 qt
Oil type
5W-20
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Purolator L12222
6.2L V8 Buy →
Capacity
Unverified
Oil type
0W-40
Filter
Purolator L24651
6.4L V8 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
7 qt
Oil type
0W-40
Filter
Purolator L24651

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil OATS, Purolator Part Finder, AMSOIL Lookup, RockAuto, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Dodge Charger oil specs by year

This table includes checked Dodge Charger model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2023 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2022 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2021 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2020 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2019 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 ULTRA-POWER WL10010
2018 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2017 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 ULTRA-POWER WL10010
2016 Current page 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 Purolator L36296
2015 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2014 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2013 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K37
2012 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K37
2011 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator PBL36135
2010 6 qt (multiple engines) 10W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2009 6 qt (multiple engines) 10W-30 AMSOIL EA15K01
2008 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K01
2007 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 WIX 51085
2006 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 WIX 51085

How we verified 2016 Dodge Charger oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2016 Dodge Charger. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Verified fit
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

2016 Dodge Charger maintenance checklist

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