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Maintenance schedule

Dodge Charger VII (LD)2011 – 202317 services
Verified across 4 independent sourcesLast reviewed 2026-05-20
Engine oil & filter · normal duty
6,000–10,000 mi · 10,000–16,000 km
or every 6–12 mo · severe duty 4,000 mi · 6,400 km · varies by engine

Factory-recommended service schedule for the Dodge Charger VII (LD) (2011 – 2023), by mileage and time, for normal and severe duty — read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited. Where an interval differs between this generation's engines, the range is shown with the per-engine breakdown. Severe-duty applies to short trips, towing, dusty or extreme-climate use.

Engine oil & filters 3

ServiceNormal dutySevere dutyTimeSource
Cabin air filter12,000 mi: ESG, EWB · 20,000 mi: ERB, EZH12,000–20,000 mi · 19,000–32,000 km——Verified[4]
Engine air filter30,000 mi · 48,000 km15,000 mi · 24,000 km—Verified[1][2][3][4]
Engine oil & filter6,000 mi: ESG, EWB · 10,000 mi: ERB, EZH6,000–10,000 mi · 10,000–16,000 km4,000 mi · 6,400 km6–12 moVerified[1][2][3][4]

Fluids 6

ServiceNormal dutySevere dutyTimeSource
Automatic transmission fluid (severe)60,000 mi · 96,000 km30,000 mi · 48,000 km—Verified[1][2][3][4]
Brake fluid flush——24 moVerified[1][2][3][4]
Coolant flush150,000 mi · 240,000 km—120 moVerified[4]
Differential Fluid Change Severe60,000 mi · 96,000 km50,000 mi · 80,467 km—Verified[4]
Rear differential fluid (inspect)20,000 mi · 32,000 km15,000 mi · 24,000 km—Verified[1][2][3][4]
Transfer Case Fluid Change Severe60,000 mi · 96,000 km60,000 mi · 96,561 km—Verified[4]

Tune-up & drive 3

ServiceNormal dutySevere dutyTimeSource
Accessory drive belt150,000 mi · 240,000 km——Verified[1][3][4]
PCV valve (inspect)100,000 mi · 160,000 km——Verified[4]
Spark plugs100,000 mi: ERB, EZH · 150,000 mi: ESG100,000–150,000 mi · 160,000–240,000 km——Verified[4]

Inspections & rotations 5

ServiceNormal dutySevere dutyTimeSource
Battery 12v Inspect——1 moVerified[1][3][4]
Fluid level check——1 moVerified[4]
Tire pressure check——1 moVerified[4]
Tire rotation6,000 mi · 10,000 km8,000 mi · 12,800 km—Verified[1][2][3][4]
Wiper blades——12 moVerified[1][3][4]

Gen-wide schedule from the manufacturer's documentation — some items vary by engine (shown above) or market. Full oil & fluid capacities: fluids & capacities →

Frequently asked

How often should the Dodge Charger VII (LD) have an oil change?
The factory schedule calls for an engine-oil & filter change every 6,000–10,000 mi · 10,000–16,000 km or 6–12 mo under normal driving, and every 4,000 mi · 6,400 km under severe duty — this varies by engine (6,000 mi: ESG, EWB · 10,000 mi: ERB, EZH), verified from the owner's manual.
Normal vs severe service — which applies to me?
Severe (or 'special') duty applies to short trips, extreme cold/heat, dusty or stop-and-go driving, towing, or extended idling — most real-world use is closer to severe than many owners assume. When in doubt, follow the severe-duty intervals.

Sources

  1. Dodge Charger (LD) Owner's ManualRetrieved 2026-05-20
  2. Dodge Charger 2016 Owner's Manual (LD facelift)Pages cited: 629-634 (Fluid Capacities + Lubricants per engine); 530 (lug nut torque); 287-289 (tire pressure indicator section). Local copy: F:\ownermanuals\2016 dodge charger owners manuel.pdf.Retrieved 2026-05-21
  3. Stellantis (FCA) factory engine-oil specificationPer-engine factory oil capacity and viscosity from Stellantis (Mopar) service documentation.Retrieved 2026-05-21
  4. Dodge Charger (LD) 2017 Owner's ManualOEM Owner's Manual from Mopar.com. URL kept internal; cite as text (public_link=0 default) until URL stability is verified across years.Retrieved 2026-05-24