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2008 Dodge Nitro Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2008 Dodge Nitro oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2008 Dodge Nitro, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2008 Dodge Nitro oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
3.7L 6-cylinder [6] EGS 65 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)Mopar 04781452BF
Mopar 5281090AB
4.0L 6-cylinder [K] K6 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (All TEMPS)Mopar 04781452BF

Select Your 2008 Dodge Nitro Engine Option

3.7L 6-cylinder Engine Code [6] EGS 6

Engine:

3.7L 6-cylinder [6] EGS 6 [aka 3.7L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

R/T, SLT

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)

Oil Filter Replaces:

4781452BA, 4781452BB and 5013780AA, 5281090

2008 Dodge Nitro 3.7L 6-cylinder [6] EGS 6 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO11

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

49933-EA

Coolant Capacity:

13.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

4.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [K] K

Engine:

4.0L 6-cylinder [K] K [aka 4.0L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

R/T, SLT

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Mopar 04781452BF

Oil Filter Replaces:

4781452BA, 4781452BB

2008 Dodge Nitro 4.0L 6-cylinder [K] K oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO11

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51085-EA

Wix Air Filter:

49933-EA

Coolant Capacity:

13.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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