Change The Oil on a 2011 Dodge Charger and Challenger v6
Learn how to change the oil on your 2011+ Dodge Challenger and Charger with a 3.6L V6. We've got a step by step how to with all the parts and tools you'll need.
Dodge calls for an oil change as little as every 4,000 miles (6,500 km) under severe use. They do note that you should never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months.
FCA MS-6395 Compatible Oil
Dodge requires the 3.6L v6 oil meet the FCA MS-6395 standard. There are quite a few oils that meet the standard. However, Mobil-1's 5W20 oils don't.
Synthetics
Conventional
- 6 qt. of 5W-20 Oil (FCA MS-6395) Mopar, Pennzoil, Royal Purple, Castrol, Havoline
- 2011-2013 Oil Filter - Choose One: Purolator L36135, Fram TG10955, Wix 57526, Bosch 3335, K&N PS-7025
- 2014+ Oil Filter - Choose One: Mopar 68191349AB, FRAM CH11665, WIX WL10010, or Purolator PL36296
- Optional - Replacement Oil Drain Plug M14-1.5
Get Started by Lifting the Car
Remove The Under Tray
Drain the Oil
Remove and replace the O-ring on the filter housing (your filter should have come with a new o-ring)
Screw the new filter and housing back into the engine.
Do not over-tighten the housing, it only needs to be hand tight. It's plastic after all.
Fill with New Oil
Check the oil level by removing the dip stick, drying it and re-inserting it.
Check the level by reading where the oil shows up on the end.
Finish Up
Resetting the Oil Service Light
To turn off the change oil light:
- Turn the ignition to the on position w/o starting the engine. (or press the on button w/o a foot on the brake)
- Fully press the gas pedal to the floor 3 times within 10 seconds
- Turn the ignition off (or press the on/off button once w/o a foot on the brake)
##How to Get Rid of Your Old Oil?##
Your local auto parts store will take your old oil as long as you don't mix it with any other fluids.
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