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LX platform

2009 Dodge Magnum, Charger — 3.5L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Magnum, Charger 3.5L V6.

Engine 3.5L V6

The 2009 Dodge Magnum and Charger share the LX platform and are powered by a 3.5L V6, which requires 6 quarts of 10W-30 API oil with a filter change. This model year stands out for its minimal reliability issues, with only one owner complaint logged—focused on the powertrain—and a single recall, indicating a generally trouble-free ownership experience for researchers examining this generation's track record.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 - POLICE · 800 - POLICE CCA battery, OE oil filter 04884899AC. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 - POLICE · 800 - POLICE CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC
Engine air filter05019002AA alt 05037615AA
Spark plugSZFR5LP13G alt 68303923AA
BatteryBBH8A001AA alt BBH8F001AA
Front wiper blades68015148AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68237102AA
Cabin air filter68535608AA

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · MS-9763 · 75W-140 · MS-8985 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · MS-9763 · 75W-140 · MS-8985
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints,
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts70 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 8.8 ft-lbs; Lower: 16.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.63 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49 - POLICE
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 - POLICE cca

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature189 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure45-105 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket44 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle70 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket44 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle140 ft-lbs / 96 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.097 in / 0.389 in / 0.861 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-8 to 48 N##m (35 ft. lbs.)35 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-8 to 75 N##m (55 ft. lbs.)55 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-8 to 75 N##m (55 ft. lbs.)55 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-8 to +90 degrees Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.90 degrees
5Bolts 9-11 to 28 N##m (250 in. lbs.)250 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
1All to 61 N##m (45 ft. lbs.)45 ft. lbs
2All to 88 N##m (65 ft. lbs.)65 ft. lbs
3All (again) to 88 N##m (65 ft. lbs.)65 ft. lbs
4+ 90 degrees Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 N##m (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
2Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 N##m (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
3Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 N##m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs at 102,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 18,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 24,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2009 Dodge Magnum, Charger dominate in one area — the power train, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recall 08V-583 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
27
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V583000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftReported 06/11/2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET… Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
S1709000010 RevB2022-03-06Engine And Engine CoolingCustomer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power…
S1709000010RevB2022-03-06Unknown Or OtherCustomer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power…
90040092021-04-07Power TrainTransmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 Magnum, Charger 3.5L V6 take?

6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 Magnum, Charger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.