When equipped with the 2.4-liter engine, the 2012 Dodge Journey useS4.2 liters (4.5 quarts) of SAE 5W-20 oil. The optional 3.6-liter V6 engine getS5.5 liters (5.9 quarts) of fluid with the same viscosity. Dodge recommends changing this fluid every 7,500 miles, but You may need to do this more frequently depending on Your local environment and driving habits. Although Your vehicle has an oil life light that will let You know when You need a service appointment, it's a good idea to check it regularly on Your own. This will help catch a potential problem that low or contaminated oil can cause. Make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface and the engine is cool before checking it. The average cost to change the oil in the 2012 Journey is $140 to $160. Labor accounts for roughly $40 to $60 of that total.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
The approved engine oil is the SAE classification 5W-30 for the 2012 Dodge Journey 3.6L engine and 5W-20 for the 2.4L engine. The 2012 Dodge Journey 3.6L engine oil capacity is 5.9 US quarts (5.5 liters) and 4.5 US quarts (4.2 liters) for the 2.4L engine.
Do you have to use synthetic oil or can you use conventional oil as long as the viscosity is the same?
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