Chrysler Pacifica oil type and capacity

The 2017–2026 Chrysler Pacifica takes SAE 0W-20 engine oil that meets Chrysler’s MS-6395 standard, and its 3.6L V6 holds 5 quarts with the filter. The Pacifica Hybrid uses the same oil and amount. Chrysler’s newer manuals ask for full synthetic oil with the API starburst mark. Change it when the “Oil Change Required” message appears, and never go past 10,000 miles or 12 months.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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Pacifica oil type and capacity by year

Every 2017–2026 minivan, gas or Hybrid, FWD or AWD, uses the same grade and amount. The 2008 crossover is different: its two engines took different grades.

Chrysler Pacifica oil type and capacity by year
YearEngineOilOil specCapacityOil change
20263.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20263.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20253.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20253.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20243.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20243.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20233.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20233.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20223.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20223.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20213.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20213.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20203.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20203.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20193.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20193.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20183.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20183.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20173.6L V60W-205API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2024 and later manuals: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours5
20173.6L V6 plug-in hybrid0W-208API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 (2022 and later: full synthetic with the API Starburst)5 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; never more than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours8
20083.8L V65W-201API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-63955 qt (4.7 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; at least every 6 months; never more than 6,000 miles1
20084.0L V610W-301API Certified, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-63955.5 qt (5.2 L) with filterwhen the oil change indicator comes on; at least every 6 months; never more than 6,000 miles1

Fill a little short of 5 quarts, run the engine, wait a few minutes, and top up to the dipstick’s full mark.

What MS-6395 means

MS-6395 is Chrysler’s own oil standard (Material Standard). An oil that meets it says so on the back label, often as “meets Chrysler MS-6395.” Chrysler also asks for the API certification mark, a starburst symbol on the front of the bottle. The manual names MS-6395, so that is what to look for.

On the 2008 crossover, the 3.8L V6 took 5W-20 and the 4.0L V6 took 10W-30, both meeting MS-6395. Don’t use the minivan’s 0W-20 in a 2008.

Synthetic or conventional?

The early minivan manuals ask for the grade and MS-6395, not synthetic by name. Chrysler’s 2024-and-later Pacifica manuals, and the Hybrid documents from 2022, ask for full synthetic oil with the API starburst. If your manual says full synthetic, use it. On older years, a full synthetic that meets MS-6395 is also fine.

How often to change Pacifica oil

The Pacifica has an oil change indicator. Change the oil when the dash shows “Oil Change Required” (within the next 500 miles), and never go longer than 10,000 miles, 12 months, or 350 engine hours, whichever comes first. The engine-hours limit matters for vans that idle a lot, such as rideshare or school pickup. The 2017 manual adds a 4,000-mile change for dusty or off-road driving or long idling.

The 2008 crossover had a stricter rule: when the indicator says so, and never more than 6,000 miles or 6 months.

More: how often to change oil and, if the message is already on, oil change due. After the change, reset the indicator: how to reset the oil light.

FAQ

What oil does a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica take?

SAE 0W-20 that meets Chrysler MS-6395, 5 quarts with the filter. The same applies to the 2017 Pacifica Hybrid.

How much oil does a Pacifica hold?

5 quarts with the filter for the 2017–2026 3.6L V6, gas or Hybrid. The 2008 crossover held 5.0 quarts (3.8L) or 5.5 quarts (4.0L).

Does the Pacifica Hybrid need special oil?

No special grade: 0W-20 meeting MS-6395, like the gas model. From 2022, Chrysler’s Hybrid documents call for full synthetic with the API starburst.

Does the Pacifica need synthetic oil?

The 2024 and later manuals ask for full synthetic. Earlier manuals name only the grade and MS-6395; a synthetic that meets them is fine.

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Sources

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  2. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  3. 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
  4. 2020 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
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  8. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Owner’s Manual (checked November 12, 2026)
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