Knowing how much oil your car requires is essential to performing car maintenance yourself. The engine oil capacity of a 2014 Dodge Dart 2.0L engine is 5 quarts, and the recommended oil type is 0W-20.

If you’re trying to save money on car expenses, learning how to perform regular maintenance tasks is an excellent place to start. To change the oil in your own car, you first have to know how much oil you need.

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2014 Dodge Dart oil capacity

First things first: what is a 2014 Dodge Dart's engine oil capacity?

This sedan has an oil capacity of 4 quarts in the 1.4L engine, 5 quarts in the 2.0L engine, and 5.5 quarts in the 2.4L engine. Note that using the wrong amount of oil can cause serious issues. Over time, it can even destroy your engine.

To keep your car healthy, monitor your oil level and maintain the correct amount.

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What type of oil does the 2014 Dodge Dart need?

Now that you know how much oil your car requires, you’ll need to figure out which type of oil to use. Car oil types aren’t interchangeable. Using the wrong oil type could ruin your engine, so purchasing the right oil is crucial.

The factory-recommended oil type for the 2014 Dodge Dart engines is as follows:

1.4L engine: SAE5W-40 full synthetic motor oil

2.0L engine: SAE 0W-20 full synthetic motor oil

2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20 full synthetic motor oil

However, you can also use conventional oil of the same grade, provided that you’re willing to change the oil more frequently.

How often should you change the oil in your Dodge Dart?

If you use synthetic oil, it’s recommended that you

change the oil

in your Dodge Dart every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. If you use conventional oil, you should get an oil change after 3,000 to 5,000 miles of driving.

Regardless, it’s a good idea to check your oil level regularly to make sure you don’t need an oil change sooner. This will help you keep tabs on your oil life so you’ll know when your engine oil needs to be replaced.

Luckily, checking your oil is easy! Simply open the hood of your car and remove the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick to see what the oil looks like.

There are a few ways to tell if you need an oil change:

The oil looks dark brown or black rather than a tea-like color.

The oil has a gritty texture.

Your engine begins making strange noises.

Strange smells are coming from your engine.

Your car’s performance starts to suffer.

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How to change the oil and oil filter in your 2014 Dodge Dart

Now that you know more about the type of oil your car requires, you might be wondering how difficult it is to change your oil at home. It’s not the simplest car maintenance task, but with some attention to detail, you can definitely do it yourself.

Here’s how to change the oil in your Dodge Dart:

Let your car run until it reaches normal operating temperature. This should only take about five minutes in warm weather, or you can start your oil change after a short drive.

Shut off the engine and open the hood.

Remove the oil fill cap.

Place a drain pan underneath your engine.

Either use jacks or climb underneath your car in order to remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the engine so that the old oil falls into the drain pan.

Remove the old oil filter and continue to let the oil drain.

Install the new filter.

Replace the oil drain bolt with a new washer, and tighten it to 29 lb-ft.

Refill the engine with your new motor oil.

After you’ve completed your oil change, you should check your oil level using your dipstick to make sure you added enough. If you need to, you can top off the oil level in your car by adding more slowly until there’s enough in the reservoir.

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary.

Finally, you’ll need to collect the old oil. Since you can’t throw away engine oil, you’ll need to put all of the old, dirty oil in a sealed container. Then, bring the oil to your local recycling center or another oil drop-off point for proper disposal.

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