DODGE Challenger
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2008 DODGE Challenger LA8/EGH (LC)
LC / LA8, EGH, EZH / Main global engines include 3.5L V6 (LA8) for base trims, 5.7L HEMI V8 (EGH) for R/T trim, plus optional 6.1L HEMI V8 (EZH) on SRT8 variant. Market-dependent availability.
2009 DODGE Challenger PZEV 3.5L V6/HEMI 5.7L V8 (LC)
LC / PZEV 3.5L V6, HEMI 5.7L V8, SRT8 6.1L V8 / 2009 Dodge Challenger offered multiple engines: a 3.5L V6 (EGG engine code, PZEV available in select states), a 5.7L HEMI V8 (HEMI 5.7L, engine code EZB/EZD), and the SRT8 6.1L V8 (HEMI 6.1L, engine code EHSA). Market variations exist (PZEV for California and similar regions).
2011 DODGE Challenger EZB/EZH (LC)
LC / EZB, EZH, EGH, ESM / 2011 Dodge Challenger offered multiple V8 and V6 engines depending on market including a 3.6L V6 and 5.7L and 6.4L V8 options. The main global markets are North America and select export areas with slight variations in emissions and power outputs.
2012 DODGE Challenger 3.6L VVT Pentastar V6 - ERB/5.7L HEMI V8 - EZH (LC)
LC / 3.6L VVT Pentastar V6 - ERB, 5.7L HEMI V8 - EZH, 6.4L HEMI V8 (SRT8) - EH3 / Multiple engines offered, including a 3.6L V6 with Variable Valve Timing, a 5.7L HEMI V8, and a 6.4L (392ci) HEMI V8 in SRT8 models.
2014 DODGE Challenger 3.6L Pentastar V6: 293CID VVT/5.7L HEMI V8: EZB (LC)
LC / 3.6L Pentastar V6: 293CID VVT, 5.7L HEMI V8: EZB, 6.4L HEMI V8: EFG, 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (SRT Hellcat): HEMI 6.2L LC3 / Available engines include a 3.6L naturally aspirated V6 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT), a 5.7L HEMI V8, a 6.4L HEMI V8, and a 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 in the Hellcat variant; engine availability varies by market and trim.
2015 DODGE Challenger PENTAIR HEMI 5.7L V8/PENTAIR HEMI 6.4L V8 (LC)
LC / PENTAIR HEMI 5.7L V8, PENTAIR HEMI 6.4L V8, PENTAIR HEMI 6.2L Supercharged V8 / Multiple V8 powertrains offered including the 5.7L V8 (3 valves per cylinder), 6.4L V8 HEMI (SRT trim), and 6.2L supercharged V8 in Hellcat models. Engine options vary by market and trim.
2016 DODGE Challenger PHEV (3.6L V6)/HEMI-5.7L V8 (EZB) (LC)
LC / PHEV (3.6L V6), HEMI-5.7L V8 (EZB), HEMI-6.4L V8 (392 HEMI), Supercharged 6.2L V8 (Hellcat, LSA) / Multiple engines offered including 3.6L Pentastar V6, 5.7L HEMI V8 (EZB), 6.4L HEMI V8 (392), and a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 for Hellcat variants; markets vary with US/Canada receiving full lineup, others limited
2017 DODGE Challenger 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 - ERB/5.7L HEMI V8 - EZB (LC)
LC / 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 - ERB, 5.7L HEMI V8 - EZB, 6.4L HEMI V8 (392) - ESF, 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (Hellcat) - EZA / 2017 Dodge Challenger was offered primarily with multiple engines depending on trim: a 3.6L Pentastar V6 (ERB), 5.7L HEMI V8 (EZB), 6.4L 392 HEMI V8 (ESF), and the 6.2L supercharged Hellcat V8 (EZA). Markets outside North America had limited availability mostly of V6 and 5.7L HEMI variants.
2020 DODGE Challenger LXE/LZ9 (LC)
LC / LXE, LZ9, 6.4L HEMI / Multiple engines offered globally including a 3.6L Pentastar V6 (LXE), 5.7L HEMI V8 (LZ9), and 6.4L HEMI V8 in performance trims.
2022 DODGE Challenger 6.2L HEMI supercharged V8 (Hellcat - engine code: LC1)/5.7L HEMI V8 (engine code: EZB) (LC)
LC / 6.2L HEMI supercharged V8 (Hellcat - engine code: LC1), 5.7L HEMI V8 (engine code: EZB), 3.6L Pentastar V6 (engine code: KL), 6.4L HEMI V8 (392 HEMI - engine code: LH8) / The 2022 Dodge Challenger lineup primarily offers three engines globally in most markets: a base 3.6L Pentastar V6 (KL), mid-range 5.7L HEMI V8 (EZB), and high-performance models feature either a 6.4L naturally aspirated HEMI V8 (LH8) or a 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 (LC1) in Hellcat variants. Market availability varies, with some markets limited to V6 or V8 options due to emissions regulations.
2023 DODGE Challenger 6.2L HEMI SC V8 (Supercharged) - engine code: AZE/6.4L HEMI V8 - engine code: XK48 (LC)
LC / 6.2L HEMI SC V8 (Supercharged) - engine code: AZE, 6.4L HEMI V8 - engine code: XK48, 3.6L Pentastar V6 - engine code: KL VVT / 2023 Dodge Challenger offered primarily with a 3.6L V6 (Pentastar KL VVT), 6.4L naturally aspirated V8 (XK48), and 6.2L supercharged V8 (Hellcat AZE). Engine availability varies by market and trim. The supercharged 6.2L is standard in high-performance trims (Hellcat, Demon variants in previous years).
2024 DODGE Challenger EHAA/ELAA (LD)
LD / EHAA, ELAA, EGJA, EUHY / V6 and V8 engine options ranging from 3.6L Pentastar V6 to 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, depending on trim and market.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | technical-profile | LA8, EGH, EZH | 3.5L V6, 5.7L V8, 6.1L V8 | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2009 | technical-profile | PZEV 3.5L V6, HEMI 5.7L V8, SRT8 6.1L V8 | 3.5L V6, 5.7L V8, 6.1L V8 | Sequential MPI for V6; Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection for V8s |
| 2011 | technical-profile | EZB, EZH, EGH, ESM | 3.6L V6 (3604 cc), 5.7L V8 (5698 cc), 6.4L V8 (6238 cc) | Multi-point sequential fuel injection (MPFI) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | 3.6L VVT Pentastar V6 - ERB, 5.7L HEMI V8 - EZH, 6.4L HEMI V8 (SRT8) - EH3 | 3.6L (3614 cc), 5.7L (5700 cc), 6.4L (6396 cc) | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2014 | technical-profile | 3.6L Pentastar V6: 293CID VVT, 5.7L HEMI V8: EZB, 6.4L HEMI V8: EFG, 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (SRT Hellcat): HEMI 6.2L LC3 | 3.6L V6 (3604 cc), 5.7L V8 (5700 cc), 6.4L V8 (6400 cc), 6.2L Supercharged V8 (6166 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2015 | technical-profile | PENTAIR HEMI 5.7L V8, PENTAIR HEMI 6.4L V8, PENTAIR HEMI 6.2L Supercharged V8 | 5.7L, 6.4L, 6.2L | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2016 | technical-profile | PHEV (3.6L V6), HEMI-5.7L V8 (EZB), HEMI-6.4L V8 (392 HEMI), Supercharged 6.2L V8 (Hellcat, LSA) | 3.6L to 6.2L depending on engine | Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| 2017 | technical-profile | 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 - ERB, 5.7L HEMI V8 - EZB, 6.4L HEMI V8 (392) - ESF, 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (Hellcat) - EZA | 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L, 6.2L supercharged | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2020 | technical-profile | LXE, LZ9, 6.4L HEMI | 3.6L to 6.4L | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2022 | technical-profile | 6.2L HEMI supercharged V8 (Hellcat - engine code: LC1), 5.7L HEMI V8 (engine code: EZB), 3.6L Pentastar V6 (engine code: KL), 6.4L HEMI V8 (392 HEMI - engine code: LH8) | 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L, 6.2L | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2023 | technical-profile | 6.2L HEMI SC V8 (Supercharged) - engine code: AZE, 6.4L HEMI V8 - engine code: XK48, 3.6L Pentastar V6 - engine code: KL VVT | 3.6L (3604 cc), 6.4L (392 HEMI), or 6.2L supercharged | Multi-point fuel injection (all engines) |
| 2024 | technical-profile | EHAA, ELAA, EGJA, EUHY | 3.6L to 6.2L | Multi-point electronic fuel injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | LA8, EGH, EZH | SAE 5W-20 synthetic or conventional as per owner's manual | Approximately 6.0 liters (including filter) - service-fill volume with filter change | ATF+4 for automatic; synthetic gear oil for manual |
| 2009 | PZEV 3.5L V6, HEMI 5.7L V8, SRT8 6.1L V8 | 5W-20 or 5W-30 API Certified oil suitable for gasoline engines | V6 approx. 5.2 liters (including filter), V8s approx. 6 liters service-fill with filter change | Approved Mopar ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses synthetic 75W-90 gear oil |
| 2011 | EZB, EZH, EGH, ESM | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic recommended | 6.0 quarts (service fill with filter change) | Mopar ATF+4 for automatic transmissions |
| 2012 | 3.6L VVT Pentastar V6 - ERB, 5.7L HEMI V8 - EZH, 6.4L HEMI V8 (SRT8) - EH3 | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic or conventional as per owner's manual | Approx. 6.0 liters (6.3 US quarts) service-fill including filter for V8 engines; V6 slightly less (~5.7 liters) | Automatic transmission fluid Mopar ATF+4 or equivalent |
| 2014 | 3.6L Pentastar V6: 293CID VVT, 5.7L HEMI V8: EZB, 6.4L HEMI V8: EFG, 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (SRT Hellcat): HEMI 6.2L LC3 | SAE 5W-20 synthetic blend or full synthetic | Approximately 6.0 quarts (5.7L V8) service fill including filter; varies slightly by engine | Mopar ATF+4 for automatic transmissions |
| 2015 | PENTAIR HEMI 5.7L V8, PENTAIR HEMI 6.4L V8, PENTAIR HEMI 6.2L Supercharged V8 | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic engine oil meeting Chrysler MS-6395 specification | Approx. 6.9 quarts (service fill, including filter) for 5.7L V8, variations exist for other engines | Mopar ATF+4 for automatic; Dexron III/Mercon for manual |
| 2016 | PHEV (3.6L V6), HEMI-5.7L V8 (EZB), HEMI-6.4L V8 (392 HEMI), Supercharged 6.2L V8 (Hellcat, LSA) | SAE 5W-20 synthetic for V6; SAE 0W-40 synthetic recommended for HEMI V8s | Approx. 6.2 US qt (5.9 L) for service fill including filter on 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI engines | Chrysler ATF +4 for automatic transmission |
| 2017 | 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 - ERB, 5.7L HEMI V8 - EZB, 6.4L HEMI V8 (392) - ESF, 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (Hellcat) - EZA | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting Chrysler MS-6395 or API SN standards | Approximately 6.0 qt (5.7L and 6.4L V8); service-fill including filter (exact depends on engine and market). Check service manual for exact capacity and filter location. | ATF+4 approved automatic transmission fluid where applicable |
| 2020 | LXE, LZ9, 6.4L HEMI | SAE 5W-20 synthetic for V6; SAE 5W-20 synthetic or 5W-30 synthetic recommended for V8 | Approx. 6.4 L / 6.8 qt service-fill including filter (varies by engine) | ZF Lifeguard 8 synthetic ATF for automatic |
| 2022 | 6.2L HEMI supercharged V8 (Hellcat - engine code: LC1), 5.7L HEMI V8 (engine code: EZB), 3.6L Pentastar V6 (engine code: KL), 6.4L HEMI V8 (392 HEMI - engine code: LH8) | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Chrysler MS-6395 standard | Approx. 6.0 quarts (5.7L V8), 7.7 quarts for Hellcat 6.2L supercharged V8 including filter (service-fill with oil filter change) | Mopar ATF+4 for automatic transmissions |
| 2023 | 6.2L HEMI SC V8 (Supercharged) - engine code: AZE, 6.4L HEMI V8 - engine code: XK48, 3.6L Pentastar V6 - engine code: KL VVT | SAE 0W-40 synthetic for V8; SAE 5W-20 synthetic for V6 (market-dependent) | Approx. 7.0 qt (6.6 L) service-fill with filter for 6.2L V8; ~6.0 qt for V6, filter change recommended at oil service | ATF+4 synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2024 | EHAA, ELAA, EGJA, EUHY | SAE 5W-20 synthetic for V6, SAE 0W-40 synthetic for V8 Hellcat, Mopar approved | Approx. 6.0 qt (service-fill including filter) for V8 variants; varies by engine | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid for automatics |
Technical specifications
- Engines: LA8, EGH, EZH, PZEV 3.5L V6, HEMI 5.7L V8, SRT8 6.1L V8, EZB, ESM, 3.6L VVT Pentastar V6 - ERB, 5.7L HEMI V8 - EZH, 6.4L HEMI V8 (SRT8) - EH3, 3.6L Pentastar V6: 293CID VVT
- Transmissions: 6-speed Tremec T56 (available on R/T and SRT8), 5-speed 545RFE automatic (base V6), optional 5-speed automatic on V8, ATF+4 for automatic; synthetic gear oil for manual, 6-speed Tremec T56 manual (available on V8s), 5-speed or 6-speed Chrysler automatic (market/engine dependent), Approved Mopar ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses synthetic 75W-90 gear oil, 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 (available on V8 models), 5-speed TorqueFlite 5-speed automatic (mostly with V6 and some V8)
- Tire sizes: 245/45ZR20 (SRT8), 245/55R18 (base), 235/55R18 standard, 245/45ZR20 optional on SRT8, 235/55ZR18, 245/45ZR20, 275/40ZR20 (SRT8), 235/55R18 (V6 base), 245/45ZR20 (5.7L HEMI), 245/45ZR20 (6.4L SRT8), 245/45ZR20 (base V6)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-20 synthetic or conventional as per owner's manual / 5W-20 or 5W-30 API Certified oil suitable for gasoline engines / SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic recommended / SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic or conventional as per owner's manual
- Transmission fluid: ATF+4 for automatic; synthetic gear oil for manual / Approved Mopar ATF+4 for automatic; manual uses synthetic 75W-90 gear oil / Mopar ATF+4 for automatic transmissions / Automatic transmission fluid Mopar ATF+4 or equivalent
- Coolant: Around 10 liters, market and engine dependent / Approximately 12-13 liters depending on engine and radiator variant / Approximately 13.5 liters / Approx. 14.5 liters (15.3 US quarts)
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as specified / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 brake fluid
Known problems
- Fuel pump issues on V6 models
- Camshaft phaser noise on some V8s
- Clutch wear on manual transmissions
- High oil consumption reported in some early 3.5L V6 engines
- Electronic throttle issues in V6 versions
- Rear axle bushing wear on some V8s
- Camshaft and lifter wear on 3.6L engines noted in early models
- Transmission shift concerns under heavy load in V8 automatics
- Premature front suspension bushing wear
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid issues on some 3.6L engines
- Secondary air injection failures in V6 models
- Early V6 models may show ignition coil failures