Complete Oil Specifications
The owner’s manual for the 2023 Dodge Durango recommends Mopar SAE 0W-20 full synthetic engine oil meeting FCA Material Standard MS-6395 for the 3.6L engine. An equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 oil can be used, but it must carry the API Starburst trademark. Engine oil capacity is 6 qt (5.6 L) with the filter.
When to Change the Oil
The Durango has an automatic oil change indicator. When “Oil Change Required” appears, have the vehicle serviced within the next 500 miles (805 km). The manual also sets a hard limit: oil change intervals should never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 12 months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- Capacity without the filter, OEM filter part number and drain plug torque. None appear in the owner’s manual.
- Engine family name. The manual calls it the “3.6L Engine” and doesn’t name it Pentastar.
FAQs
What oil does a 2023 Dodge Durango 3.6L take? Mopar SAE 0W-20 full synthetic meeting MS-6395, or an equivalent full synthetic 0W-20 with the API Starburst trademark.
How much oil does the 3.6L hold? 6 qt (5.6 L) with the filter.
How often should I change the oil? When the oil change indicator says so, and never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours, whichever comes first.