2006 Viper Engine Oil Level

[domcall]

I am doing an oil change and it's so hard to check the level on the dipstick, does anyone know how much oil I should put in, thanks.

 

[voi9]

10.5 quarts Mobil 1, 0w-40 with filter.

 

[Flexx91]

I am doing an oil change and it's so hard to check the level on the dipstick, does anyone know how much oil I should put in, thanks.

Why is it so hard to check the level on the dipstick? Its like any other car. My car takes exactly 10.5 quarts but I still check the oil level.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

10.5? We always have used 11...weird.

 

[viperDoug]

That's wierd b/c my manual says 10.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Yea, the manuals have said 10 on the gen threes but it is actually 11 with a filter.

 

[Hamrhead]

One thing I found that is very important with this car (also when I had my SRT Ram) is make sure you are on a level surface when checking the oil. A slight angle side to side, or front to back, seems to make a big difference on the dipstick.


I just changed my oil and filter a few weeks back - 10 quarts and it's perfect.

 

[Chopper]

I asked this same question awhile back. My 06 manual says 10 qts. I read somewhere that it's 10 1/2. My dealer says it's 11. I called the Dodge help line, and the guy looked it up in the manual.I thought, geez, thats the best that they could do? Half assed.

 

[Viper X]

My 2006 SRT-10 likes about 10.5 quarts at each oil change with filter. Just check it after it's been run a bit if you only add 10 quarts.

I also fill the oil filter (as much as possible) before installing it to try and avoid a dry start.

As for checking the oil level, turn the dipstick over and check the level on the back side, it's much easier to see.

Dan