2018 Dodge Charger Oil Filter: Specs & Service

The 2018 Dodge Charger is a performance-focused sedan, and regular oil filter service helps keep its engine protected as oil carries away combustion and wear debris. At Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria in Peoria, AZ, an oil filter replacement is completed alongside the oil service, using a filter matched to the engine actually fitted. Across the 2018 Dodge Charger range, engines use six or eight cylinders and measure 3.6 to 6.4 liters, with regular unleaded or premium unleaded recommended depending on the application. Replacing the filter helps prevent loaded filter media from opening the bypass valve and sending unfiltered oil through the engine. The manufacturer’s schedule calls for oil filter replacement every 6,000 miles.

What an oil filter replacement on a 2018 Dodge Charger involves

An oil filter replacement for a 2018 Dodge Charger begins with a filter matched to the engine’s specification. Because this model range includes six- and eight-cylinder engines from 3.6 to 6.4 liters, the correct filter is selected for the engine actually fitted rather than treated as a universal component. The service also includes a new drain plug gasket or washer where the engine uses one. Renewing that sealing component supports a proper seal when the drain plug is reinstalled.

After the oil and filter service is completed, the engine is run and the filter seal is checked for leaks. This final inspection helps confirm that the filter and drain area remain properly sealed before the vehicle leaves the service department. The manufacturer’s published maintenance schedule calls for the oil filter to be replaced every 6,000 miles. If your 2018 Dodge Charger is due, schedule service at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria.

Why the filter matters on a 2018 Dodge Charger

The oil filter holds the debris that engine oil picks up as it circulates through the 2018 Dodge Charger. Across the model’s trims, the engine range spans 3.6 to 6.4 liters and six to eight cylinders, so clean oil filtration supports a substantial range of powertrains, including engines producing 292 to 707 horsepower. Oil carries away particles from normal operation, and the filter traps that material instead of allowing it to continue circulating.

As the filter loads with debris, its bypass valve opens. That means the engine can still receive oil, but the oil is no longer being filtered—a quiet loss of protection rather than an immediate loss of lubrication. This is why the filter is replaced with the oil instead of stretched across two changes. Drivers may notice an oil-pressure warning, an engine that sounds noisier than usual, or oil that darkens quickly after a change. Replacing the filter helps restore clean filtration on schedule.

Oil and filter service at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria

Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria provides oil filter service for the 2018 Dodge Charger in Peoria, Arizona. Booking the service gets a filter matched to the engine actually fitted and replaced alongside the oil, followed by a leak check at the filter seal after the engine has run. The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule identifies 6,000 miles as the oil filter replacement interval for this model year, making that interval a useful point of reference when reviewing service history.

The service department can also address the filter as part of routine maintenance for a sedan powered by a six- or eight-cylinder engine and using regular unleaded or premium unleaded as recommended for its application. To arrange an appointment, schedule service online or call 623-400-7471. Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria is located at 8665 West Bell Road, Peoria, AZ 85382.