Dodge Charger, LX (USA / CAN)
Power steering fluid capacity & service interval
Dodge Charger, LX (USA / CAN) requires power steering fluid with a capacity range between min and max. Service intervals include normal use. The data covers 6 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Charger 6.1 SRT8 (2009-2010) |
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| Charger 3.5 (2007-2010) |
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| Charger 3.5 (2006-2007) |
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| Charger 5.7 (2006-2008) |
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| Charger 5.7 (254 kW) (CAN) (2006-2008) |
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| Charger 6.1 SRT8 (2006-2009) |
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Additional Notes
- Power steering fluid capacity across all Dodge Charger LX configurations for 2006-2010 is specified as a fill-to-range rather than a fixed volume. The "between min and max" specification refers to maintaining fluid level within the reservoir's marked minimum and maximum indicators, which is standard practice for hydraulic power steering systems where fluid is not consumed under normal operation.
- The 3.5-liter engine appears across two overlapping year ranges: 2006-2007 and 2007-2010. The year 2007 is covered by both entries, indicating a mid-year specification revision or a production changeover that resulted in separate listings for what is nominally the same engine displacement.
- The 5.7-liter engine has two distinct entries for the 2006-2008 period. One applies to USA-market vehicles and one is specific to the Canadian market, identified by a 254 kW output rating. Both share the same min-to-max fill specification, meaning the power steering reservoir capacity guidance is identical despite the regional distinction.
- The 6.1-liter SRT8 also carries two separate entries, covering 2006-2009 and 2009-2010. As with the 3.5-liter entries, the year 2009 appears in both ranges, suggesting a specification boundary at that model year. Both entries share the same reservoir-level fill guidance.
- All six configurations across the 3.5, 5.7, and 6.1 engine variants are designated under normal use conditions. In fluid service contexts, a normal use classification typically reflects standard driving cycles as opposed to severe or high-stress operating environments, which can sometimes carry different service requirements.
- The consistent "between min and max" specification across all engine variants and model years reflects that hydraulic power steering fluid is a sealed-loop system. Unlike engine oil or coolant, power steering fluid does not have a scheduled drain-and-refill interval under normal conditions, so capacity is expressed as a level check rather than a measured service volume.