fluid capacities/recommended fluids *

**fnkychkn** · 11-11-2005, 12:08 AM

SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID CAPACITIES

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Fuel Tank - V6 Engine 68 L (18 gal.)
Fuel Tank - V8 Engine 72 L (19 gal.)
Engine Oil* - 2.7 L 5.7L (6.0 qts.)
Engine Oil* - 3.5 L 5.7L (6.0 qts.)
Engine Oil* - 5.7 L 6.6 L (7.0 qts.)
Engine Oil* - 3.0 L Diesel 8.5 L (9.0 qts.)
Engine Oil* - 6.1 L 6.6 L (7.0 qts.)
Cooling System - 2.7 L** 9.2 L (9.7 qts.)
Cooling System - 3.5 L** 10.0 L (10.6 qts.)
Cooling System - 5.7 L** 13.8 L (14.6 qts.)
Cooling System - 6.1 L** 14.0 L (14.8 qts.)
Cooling System - 3.0 L Diesel** 13.2 L (14.0 qts.) *(includes filter)
*(includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service Fill - NAG1 5.0 L (10.6 pts.) Overhaul Fill - NAG1 7.7 L (16.3 pts.)♦
Service Fill - 42RLE 3.8L (4.0 qts) Overhaul Fill - 42RLE 8.3L (17.6 pts)♦
♦Dry fill capacity. Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these figures may vary.
TRANSFER CASE
MS140 0.6L (1.3 pts.)
AXLE - FRONT
175MM FIA Axle 600 ml (0.63 qts)
AXLE - REAR
198 MM RII Axle 1.4L (1.5 qts.)
210 MM RII Axle 1.6L (1.7 qts.)
215 MM RII Axle 1.6L (1.7 qts.)

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS

ENGINE

Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant Mopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil (2.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (3.5 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Refer to the engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (5.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil 6.1 Liter) Use API rated SL/CF full synthetic engine oil, such as Mobil 1® . SAE 0W-40 is recommended.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compartment.
Oil Filter (2.7 Liter) Mopar ® 05281090 or equivalent.
Oil Filter (3.5 Liter) Mopar ® 05281090 or equivalent.
Oil Filter (5.7 Liter) Mopar ® 05281090 or equivalent.
Oil Filter (6.1 Liter) Mopar ® 05281090 or equivalent.
Fuel Selection (2.7 Liter) 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (3.5 Liter) 89 Octane
Fuel Selection (5.7 Liter) 89 Octane
Fuel Selection (6.1 Liter) 91 Octane
CHASSIS

Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission Mopar ® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopa ® DOT 3 and SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Front Axle API Certified GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir Mopar ® Power Steering Fluid + 4, Mopar ® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Rear Axle API Certified GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Transfer Case Mopar ® Transfer Case Lubricant LX, P/N 05170055EA, or equivalent.
CAPACITIES

DESCRIPTION

U.S.

Metric

Fuel (approximate)
2.7 Liter Engines (87 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (89 Octane) 18 gallons 68 liters
5.7 Liter Engines (89 Octane) 19 gallons 72 liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
2.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
5.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7.0 qts. 6.6 liters
6.1 Liter Engines (Mobil 1 0W40, API rated SL/CF full synthetic engine oil) 7.0 qts. 6.6 liters
Cooling System *
2.7 Liter Engines (Mopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 9.7 qts 9.2 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (Mopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 10.6 qts 10.0 liters
5.7 Liter Engines (Mopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 14.6 qts 13.8 liters
6.1 Liter Engines (Mopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 15.2 qts 14.4 liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

**Mr.PEZO** · 05-28-2006, 10:30 PM

dumb ? is 89 some where in the book or is that best guess? for gas.

**NC-SXT** · 05-28-2006, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.PEZO

dumb ? is 89 some where in the book or is that best guess? for gas.

In the BooK!

Thanks Chicken

**Mr.PEZO** · 05-29-2006, 02:26 PM

ya thanks I told ya it was a dumb ? I just got in from outside and I looked it up. oh well . I'll take 1 for the team .

**da BoMM** · 07-04-2006, 11:05 AM

Has anyone changed their transmission fluid?
I'm thinking about going with Royal Purple's MAX ATF

http://www.royalpurple.com/prodsa/matfa.html

However, they only list GM or Ford tranny fluids (DEXRON or MERCON) for replacement.

I like the idea of the tranny running cooler.

Anyone in the know, please comment.

**BrilliantBlackHemi** · 07-04-2006, 05:08 PM

My experience with Chrysler Transmissions suggests you can use only two fluids. ATF+4 from Chrysler (or Valvoline I think makes it now too), or Amsoil Universal ATF which is ATF+4 service rated.

I've not replaced mine yet at 30K, but when I do it will probably be with the usual Amsoil ATF that I use. I have 82K troublefree miles in my 300M using this fluid and this is in the notoriously fluid sensitive 4 speed auto trans that came in all LH platform cars and some of the V6 LX cars.

**da BoMM** · 03-15-2007, 05:18 PM

Fnkychkn, or whomever --

can we get the original post updated to include 6.1L fluids?

I guess the 6.1 wasn't out yet when this was posted.

(I'm looking for the oil weight for my SRT8 --
don't have my manual here at the orifice)

**rsfdoc** · 03-15-2007, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by da BoMM

Fnkychkn, or whomever --

can we get the original post updated to include 6.1L fluids?

I guess the 6.1 wasn't out yet when this was posted.

(I'm looking for the oil weight for my SRT8 --
don't have my manual here at the orifice)

I believe that would be Mobil 0w40. At least that's what my SRT calls for. Hope that helps.( it should be stamped on the oil filler cap)

**da BoMM** · 03-15-2007, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by rsfdoc

I believe that would be Mobil 0w40. At least that's what my SRT calls for. Hope that helps.( it should be stamped on the oil filler cap)

Yup -- 0W40 -- downloaded the 06 MSRT8 manual -- just went and had her changed at 1945 miles --
my superstition, always try to have the 1st oil change at 2000 miles.

Thanks, rsfdoc!

**MarkCampbell** · 09-08-2008, 07:29 PM

Fnkychx or other knowledgeable:

Today I was at the dealer for a quick oil change on my 2006 RT Magnum. While waiting in the lounge - the service guy came in and talked to a lady about her oil change and included a discussion of "dirty power steering fluid and need to flush." Then - when I went to pick mine up I got the same pitch for my next trip.

Now in the '60s I knew a fair amount about cars and did all my own repairs. Over time the vehicles have become far more complex and I do very little myself. (The extra hundred pounds doesn't help either.) But I also don't think I got stupid just cause I got old. The power steering system is a closed system - it has no exposure to air nor any way I can imagine for it to get "dirty". Perhaps due to engine heat or design defects it could get overheated and thus become "burnt" or otherwise damaged by extreme heat - but the written report my dealer gave me with the $103 "Flush and Fill" estimate describes the issue as "found power steering fluid to be dirty/contaminated."

SO what is your view? A new profit center or is there a valid mechanical reason for the ATF in the PS reservoir to become contaminated or dirty?

Thanks guys - your help is phenominal for those of us who cannot quite keep up with the technology on these cars.

2006 Magnum R/T - pure stock - 29k miles
Highway fuel economy 26.5 MPG on the flat at 64 MPH - seems to be in good shape

**Super T** · 09-08-2008, 07:31 PM

Ask him why the hell he was looking at your power steering fluid :-P

Seriously - it should be good for lots and lots of miles before it needs changing. Dip your finger in the reservoir and see how it looks. If it looks OK, don't worry about it.

**demonglory** · 09-08-2008, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by MarkCampbell

Fnkychx or other knowledgeable:

SO what is your view? A new profit center or is there a valid mechanical reason for the ATF in the PS reservoir to become contaminated or dirty?

We have a PS flush machine at our shop...It's a great device for flushing actual contaminated systems...Bur the Dealership is giving you the "pitch" for an upsell on maintenance services.