2013 Chrysler Town and Country Oil Capacity
The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country has an oil capacity of six quarts (5.6 liters). Click here for more information.
Written by Alita Dark
Reviewed by Brittni Brinn
Your 2013 Chrysler Town & Country has an oil capacity of six quarts (or 5.6 liters)—but you’ll also need to know the correct grade and viscosity before you’re ready to complete your own oil change.
While you might not be tearing up the streets in a Chrysler Town & Country minivan like you might in a
BMW
or Alfa Romeo
, you’ll still want to regularly service your car. Oil changes are an essential part of any routine maintenance schedule
—and for good reason! Leaving old oil in your engine won’t do your car any favors. We’re here to tell you not only how much oil your 2013 Town & Country needs but also what type and how to change it. In other words, everything you could want to know!
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When it comes to an oil change, the first thing you need to know is just how much the engine can hold. While your car might function alright when it’s a little low on oil, overfilling is a big problem.
Your 2013 Chrysler Town & Country feeds its 3.6L V6 engine with six quarts of oil—that’s 5.6 liters for any metric folks out there. It might seem odd that it’s larger than 3.6 liters, but that measurement actually refers to the engine’s displacement—not its oil capacity.
What kind of oil does a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country need?
When it comes to the type of engine oil you buy, your best bet is to go with the manufacturer’s recommendation. This will optimize your vehicle’s fuel economy and ensure your engine stays in good condition for as long as possible.
That said, Chrysler doesn’t recommend a specific oil for the 2013 Town & Country. Instead, it provides a grade that you’ll need to look for:
SAE 5W-20
. You’ll also want to check to see if the oil you’re buying has the American Petroleum Institute identification symbol. This will mean it’s API Certified and, thus, safe for use in your Chrysler. Let’s break that grade down a little bit so you know exactly what you’re buying and why. First, the “W” stands for winter and SAE is short for Society of Automotive Engineers, which is the entity that graded the oil. The two numbers refer to temperatures—the first one cold, the second warm.
But what do these temperatures mean? They have to do with the oil viscosity, aka how thick it is—when oil becomes too thick, it can’t flow through an engine properly, and the car will struggle to run. The two temperatures tell you how cold and hot it can get before the oil becomes too thick to work (don’t worry about the deceptively low 5 and 20—those translate to 0°F and 212°F, respectively!).
If you’re wondering whether or not to use synthetic or conventional oil, either is perfectly fine. Just make sure the grade matches the specifications, and you’re good to go!
How often to change the oil on a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country
Before you go out and buy some oil, you should check to make sure it’s time for a change. The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country makes this easy. It comes equipped with an oil change indicator light that will illuminate when your oil life gets too low. Once the indicator is on, you’ll still have a few hundred miles before the situation turns dire, but you should get to it sooner rather than later.
Most likely, you’ll make it 3,000 to 5,000 miles before your oil needs to be changed. Taking frequent, short trips or operating in extreme temperatures will put you on the lower end of that range, so be prepared for more frequent servicing if you live in a harsh environment.
Of course,
if you don’t drive often
, it might take you a long time to hit even the 3,000-mile mark. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. You should get your oil changed every six months regardless of mileage. But all of that goes out the window if your car starts having problems. Some signs that your oil might need to be changed include:
- Unusual engine noise
- Strong smell of smoke or oil
- Reduced vehicle performance
- Dark brown, black, or sludgy appearance of engine oil
To prevent issues from cropping up, you should check your oil at least once a month—or every other time you get gas. This will help you see if there has been a change in oil color, texture, or level and let you stay ahead of things.
How to change your oil and oil filter
If you’ve decided to save a few bucks and do the oil change yourself, you’re going to need a few things. Gather up your new oil and oil filter, a drain pan, and a socket wrench—and you’ll probably need a car jack to raise the vehicle.
Get your car to a level surface and let the engine run for a couple of minutes. This will warm up the oil and make draining it easier. After that, it’s fairly simple:
- Remove the oil filter cap to ensure all the oil will drain.
- Remove the drain bolt.
- Wait a few minutes for the oil to drain completely.
- Replace and tighten the drain bolt.
- Open the oil filter cap, remove the old filter, and insert the new one.
- Replace and tighten the filter cap.
- Pour the new oil in through the oil filler cap.
You can get a more accurate oil level reading by letting the car run for a few minutes, then using the dipstick to check. Once the oil reaches the MAX mark on your dipstick, you’re all done!
Remember to be environmentally responsible in your clean-up. Take your old oil to a local recycling center—do not dump it in the trash.
The bottom line
Changing your own oil is a relatively easy and rewarding task. You save yourself a trip to the mechanic and a service fee! Just make sure you have the right type and amount of oil—or you might end up in the shop regardless.
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