Dodge Dart · Model year 2016 · No longer built
2016 Dodge Dart specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2016 Dodge Dart, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.
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2016 Dodge Dart specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Body Style | Four-door sedan |
| Assembly Plant | Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Mid-size |
| Introduction date | June 2016 (repositioned) |
Body and chassis+−
| Layout | Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Construction | High-strength steel unibody |
Engine: 2.0-liter Tigershark I-4+−
| Availability | Standard — SXT Sport |
| Type and Description | Inline four-cylinder, dual overhead cam variable-valve timing (VVT), 16 valves with multiport fuel injection |
| Displacement | 122 cu. in. (1,995 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.46 x 3.23 in. (88 x 82 mm) |
| Valve System | DOHC, VVT, four valves per cylinder (16 total) |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum block and cylinder head |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Power (SAE net — estimated) | 160 bhp (119 kW) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net — estimated) | 148 lb.-ft. (200 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,750 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 Octane, E85 flex fuel |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Single catalyst, dual-heated oxygen sensors (1 upstream, one mid catalyst) (a) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined) | 25/36/29 — manual; 24/34/27 — automatic |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich. |
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 and ULEV II requirements in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir I-4+−
| Availability | Standard — Turbo |
| Type and Description | Inline turbocharged four-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 83 cu. in (1,368 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 2.83 x 3.31 in. (72 x 84 mm) |
| Valve System | SOHC with MultiAir, four valves per cylinder (16 total) |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Iron block, aluminum cylinder head |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Power (SAE net — estimated) | 160 bhp (119 kW) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net — estimated) | 184 lb.-ft. (250 N•m) @ 2,500-4,000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane accepted; Unleaded premium, 93 octane preferred |
| Oil Capacity | 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Single catalytic converter, heated wide-band lambda sensor upstream and downstream heated oxygen sensor (b) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined) | 27/39/32 |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich. |
(b) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and LEV II requirements in California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
Engine: 2.4-liter MultiAir 2 Tigershark I-4+−
| Availability | Standard — GT Sport |
| Type and Description | Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection |
| Displacement | 144 cu. in. (2,360 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.46 x 3.82 in. (88 x 97 mm) |
| Valve System | SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total) |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head |
| Compression Ratio | 10:1 |
| Power (SAE net — estimated) | 184 bhp (138 kW) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net — estimated) | 174lb.-ft. (200 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 7.1 quarts (6.7 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor (c) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined) | 23/33/27 GT Sport — manual; 22/31/26 GT Sport — automatic |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich. |
(c) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 requirements, plus PZEV and SULEV30 when equipped with the automatic transmission, in California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
Transaxle: C635 six-speed manual+−
| Availability | Standard with 2.0-liter, 1.4-liter and 2.4-liter engines |
| Description | Six-speed, fully synchronized, FWD, manual transmission |
| 1st | 3.90 |
| 2nd | 2.11 |
| 3rd | 1.36 |
| 4th | 0.97 |
| 5th | 0.75 |
| 6th | 0.62 |
| Reverse | 4.0 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 4.11 with 1.4-liter engine |
| Overall Top-gear | 2.54 with 1.4-liter engine |
Transaxle: 6F24 six-speed automatic overdrive+−
| Availability | Optional with 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines |
| Description | Six-speed, FWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive |
| 1st | 4.64 |
| 2nd | 2.83 |
| 3rd | 1.81 |
| 4th | 1.39 |
| 5th | 1.00 |
| 6th | 0.77 |
| Reverse | 3.29 |
| Final-drive Ratio | 3.20 with 2.0-liter engine (3.51 GT Sport 2.4-liter engine) |
| Overall Top-gear | 2.46 with 2.0-liter engine (2.70 GT Sport 2.4-liter engine) |
Suspension+−
| Front | Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Multi-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers and Rallye, Limited and GT models add link-type stabilizer bar |
Steering+−
| Type | Electric, dual pinion |
| Overall Ratio | 15:1 (12.76:1 GT Sport) |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 36.5 ft. (17-in. wheels); 37.7 ft. (18-in. wheels) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.3 (17-in. wheels); 3.0 (18-in. wheels) |
Brakes+−
| Availability | Standard |
| Power-assist Type | Single 11-in. diaphragm vacuum |
| Front: Size and Type (mm) | 305 x 28 mm vented rotors with 60 mm single piston floating caliper |
| Front: Swept Area (Total Front), sq. in. (sq. cm) | 127.11 sq. in. (820.08 sq. cm) |
| Rear: Size and Type (mm) | 264 x 10 mm) solid rotors with 38 mm single piston floating caliper |
| Rear: Swept Area (Total Rear), sq. in. (sq. cm) | 81.08 sq. in. (523.07 sq. cm) |
| Parking Brake Type | Rear caliper integrated park brake system |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Standard |
Dimensions, in. (mm)+−
| Wheelbase | 106.40 (2,703) |
| Track, Front | 61.7 (1,568) |
| Track, Rear | 61.6 (1,565) |
| Overall Length | 183.9 (4,672) |
| Overall Width | 72.0 (1,830) |
| Overall Height | 57.7 (1,465) |
| Aero Cd | 0.285 |
All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
Fuel tank capacity, gal. (liter)+−
| SXT Sport, Turbo | 14.2 (54) |
| GT Sport | 15.8 (60) |
Towing capabilities, lbs. (kg)+−
| 2.0-liter automatic transmission | 1,000 (454) |
| 2.4-liter automatic transmission | 1,000 (454) |
Curb weight (with fuel), lbs.+−
| 2.0-liter gasoline engine | 3,122 (manual); 3,172 (automatic) |
| 1.4-liter gasoline engine | 3,081 (manual) |
| 2.4-liter gasoline engine | 3,165 (manual); 3,215 (automatic) |
Accommodations+−
| Seating Capacity — front/rear | 2/3 |
| EPA Total Interior Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 97.2 (2.75) |
Accommodations: front, in. (mm)+−
| Head Room without Sunroof | 38.6 (980) |
| Head Room with Sunroof | 37.4 (950) |
| Leg Room | 42.2 (1,071) |
| Shoulder Room | 58.2 (1,477) |
| Hip Room | 54.8 (1,393) |
| Seat Travel | 10.32 (260) |
| EPA Front Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 54.8 (1.55) |
Accommodations: rear, in. (mm)+−
| Headroom without Sunroof | 37.0 (940) |
| Legroom | 35.2 (895) |
| Shoulder Room | 56.1 (1,425) |
| Hip Room | 52.6 (1,337) |
| Knee Clearance | 1.2 (30.2) |
| EPA Rear Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 42.4 (1.2) |
Cargo+−
| Trunk Lift-over Height | 29.7 (710) |
| SAE Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 13.1 (0.37) |
Wheels+−
| Availability | Type and Material | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel 1 | Standard — SXT Sport | Cast-aluminum, Monotone painted | 16 x 7 |
| Wheel 2 | Standard – GT Sport; with SXT Sport Rallye and Turbo Package | Cast-aluminum, Granite Crystal | 17 x 7.5 |
| Wheel 3 | Package with SXT Sport Chrome Package | Cast-aluminum, polished | 17 x 7.5 |
| Wheel 4 | Package with SXT Sport Blacktop and GT Sport Blacktop | Cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Gloss Black painted | 18 x 7.5 |
Tires+−
| Availability | Size and Type | Model | Revs per Mile (km) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire 1 | SXT Sport | 205/55R16, all season | Kumho Solus KH25 | 836 |
| Tire 2 | Standard on GT Sport, Package with SXT Sport Rallye, Turbo and SXT Sport Chrome | 225/45R17, all-season | Kumho Solus KH25 | 831 |
| Tire 3 | Package with SXT Sport Blacktop and GT Sport Blacktop | 225/40R18, all-season | Yokohama | 804 |
Source: 2016 Dodge Dart Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.
Showing 91 of 150 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | SXT Sport | Turbo | GT Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | |||
| BadgesSXT Sport | ✓ | — | — |
| Turbo | — | ✓ | — |
| GT Sport | — | — | ✓ |
| 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo (packaged with engine) | — | ✓ | — |
| Sport Appearance Hood | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Door HandlesBright | Pkg | — | — |
| GrilleBody-color crosshairs, body-color surround | ✓ | — | — |
| Bright crosshairs, body-color surround | — | ✓ | — |
| Black crosshairs, black surround | Pkg | — | — |
| Hyper Black crosshairs, black surround | — | — | ✓ |
| HoodStandard hood | ✓ | — | — |
| Sport Appearance Hood | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| LampsAutomatic headlamps | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Fog lamps | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Headlamp bezels — chrome | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Headlamp bezels — black chrome | — | — | ✓ |
| LED racetrack Illuminated tail lamp surround | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsBody-color power mirrors | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Gloss Black power mirrors | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| Body-color power heated mirrors | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals | — | — | ✓ |
| Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps | — | — | ✓ |
| Vehicle information center | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior | |||
| Air conditioning with micron filter | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Air conditioning with micron filter, dual zone automatic climate control | — | — | ✓ |
| Ambient LightingLED interior lighting | — | — | ✓ |
| ConsoleFloor console with covered storage | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Floor console with fore/aft sliding armrest | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Floor mats — front and rear | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Glove box lamp | — | ✓ | |
| Heater with instrument panel ventilation | ✓ | — | — |
| HeadlinerRearview prismatic mirror | — | ✓ | — |
| Rearview auto-dimming mirror with microphone | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Rearview day/night mirror | ✓ | — | — |
| Sun visors with vanity mirrors | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | — | — | ✓ |
| Instrument PanelIlluminated instrument panel surround (floating island bezel – packaged with 8.4-in. Uconnect touchscreen) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument ClusterInstrument cluster with 7-in. thin-film transistor (TFT) reconfigurable display | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MultimediaFour speakers | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Six speakers | — | ✓ | |
| Nine Alpine speakers plus subwoofer and 506-watt amp | — | ||
| AM/FM/CD/MP3/Radio | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| iPod control (included with 8.4-in. media center) | — | ✓ | |
| Remote USB port (included with 8.4-in. media center or Uconnect Voice) | — | ✓ | |
| Uconnect 8.4-in. touchscreen | — | ✓ | |
| Uconnect 8.4N with 8.4-in. touchscreen with Garmin navigation | — | ||
| Power locks | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keyless Enter 'n Go (push-button start) | — | — | ✓ |
| Power windows – driver one-touch up/down | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Power windows – front one-touch up/down | — | — | ✓ |
| Rear stabilizer bar | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| SeatsDriver height adjuster seat – manual, six-way | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Power 10-way driver seat, including power four-way lumbar | — | — | ✓ |
| Front seatback pockets driver/pass | — | — | ✓ |
| Cloth seats | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Nappa perforated leather seats, heated front seats | — | — | |
| Rear 60/40 split-folding seat with rear seat pass through, rear armrest with storage and cup holders | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Rear folding seat | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Security alarm | — | ✓ | |
| Steering WheelSteering wheel – urethane | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Steering wheel – leather-wrapped | Pkg | — | — |
| Steering wheel – leather-wrapped, heated | — | — | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engines2.0-liter I-4 Tigershark engine | ✓ | — | — |
| 1.4-liter MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine | — | ✓ | — |
| 2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4 engine | — | — | ✓ |
| 2.4-liter PZEV MultiAir 2 Tigershark I-4 engine (PZEV states only) | — | — | ✓ |
| TransmissionsSix-speed Powertech automatic | — | ||
| Electrical | |||
| Alternator120-amp | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 140-amp | — | — | ✓ |
| Battery500-amp, maintenance free | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 600-amp, maintenance free | — | — | ✓ |
| Power accessory delay | — | — | ✓ |
| Chassis | |||
| Fuel Tank15.8-gal. fuel tank | — | — | ✓ |
| 14.2-gal. fuel tank | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| TiresCompact spare | — | ||
| 205/55R16 All Season Tires | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 225/40R18 All Season Tires | — | — | ✓ |
| Wheels16 x 7-in. painted cast aluminum | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 17 x 7.5-in. Granite Crystal aluminum | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| 17 x 7.5-in. polished aluminum | Pkg | — | — |
| 18 x 7.5-in. Gloss Black aluminum | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| 18 x 7.5-in. Gloss Black 10-spoke aluminum | — | — | Pkg |
| Safety and Security | |||
| ParkView rear backup camera | — | ✓ | |
| Speed-sensitive power locks | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tire-pressure monitoring display | — | — | ✓ |
| Tire-pressure monitoring warning lamp | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Packages | |||
| Chrome Package17-in. polished aluminum wheels, touring suspension, unique bright grille and bright door handles, fog lamps and automatic headlamps | — | — | |
| Rallye PackageSXT Sport: includes black crosshair grille with black surround, fog lamps, touring suspension, rear stabilizer bar, 17-in. Granite Crystal aluminum wheels with all-season tires and leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls | — | — | |
| Blacktop PackageSXT Sport: includes 18-in. Gloss Black aluminum wheels, 225/40R18XL all-season tires, Gloss Black exterior mirrors. GT Sport: includes 18-in. Gloss Black aluminum wheels, Gloss Black exterior mirrors, Sport Suspension and Black Fog Lamp Spear and Bezel | — | ||
| Sun and Sound GroupSXT Sport Rallye and Blacktop: includes power express open/close sunroof, Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen radio with iPod control, nine Alpine speakers with subwoofer and 506-watt surround sound amplifier, ParkView rear backup camera, SiriusXM Radio, glove box lamp and illuminated floating island bezel/instrument panel surround. GT Sport: includes power express open/close sunroof, nine Alpine speakers with subwoofer, 506-watt surround sound amplifier and Garmin Navigation | — | ||
| Premium GroupSXT Sport Rallye and Blacktop: includes heated seats, heated exterior mirrors, Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen radio with iPod control, six speakers, security alarm, fore/aft sliding armrest, Garmin Navigation, floating island bezel, remote start and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. GT Sport: includes heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, HID projector headlamps, auto high beam headlamps, rain sensing wipers, intrusion alarm, remote start, Blindspot Monitoring and ParkSense rear park assist system | — | ||
- The guide prints a dash where a feature is not offered; those are shown here as NA.
- The package descriptions list SXT Sport and GT Sport contents separately; the single code per column applies to that trim.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Turbo over SXT Sport+12 standard +
- ✓Badges: Turbo
- ✓1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo (packaged with engine)
- ✓Sport Appearance Hood
- ✓Grille: Bright crosshairs, body-color surround
- ✓LED racetrack Illuminated tail lamp surround
- ✓Vehicle information center
- ✓Headliner: Rearview prismatic mirror
- ✓Illuminated instrument panel surround (floating island bezel – packaged with 8.4-in. Uconnect touchscreen)
- ✓Instrument cluster with 7-in. thin-film transistor (TFT) reconfigurable display
- ✓Power locks
- ✓Wheels: 17 x 7.5-in. Granite Crystal aluminum
- ✓Speed-sensitive power locks
GT Sport over Turbo+32 standard +
- ✓Badges: GT Sport
- ✓Grille: Hyper Black crosshairs, black surround
- ✓Automatic headlamps
- ✓Fog lamps
- ✓Lamps: Headlamp bezels — black chrome
- ✓Body-color power heated mirrors
- ✓Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals
- ✓Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps
- ✓Air conditioning with micron filter, dual zone automatic climate control
- ✓Ambient Lighting: LED interior lighting
- ✓Floor console with fore/aft sliding armrest
- ✓Floor mats — front and rear
- ✓Glove box lamp
- ✓Rearview auto-dimming mirror with microphone
- ✓Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- ✓Multimedia: Six speakers
- ✓iPod control (included with 8.4-in. media center)
- ✓Remote USB port (included with 8.4-in. media center or Uconnect Voice)
- ✓Multimedia: Uconnect 8.4-in. touchscreen
- ✓Keyless Enter 'n Go (push-button start)
- ✓Power windows – front one-touch up/down
- ✓Rear stabilizer bar
- ✓Power 10-way driver seat, including power four-way lumbar
- ✓Seats: Front seatback pockets driver/pass
- ✓Rear 60/40 split-folding seat with rear seat pass through, rear armrest with storage and cup holders
- ✓Security alarm
- ✓Alternator: 140-amp
- ✓Battery: 600-amp, maintenance free
- ✓Power accessory delay
- ✓225/40R18 All Season Tires
- ✓ParkView rear backup camera
- ✓Tire-pressure monitoring display
Standard on every trim (56)
- Active grille shutters
- Badges: Dodge
- Badges: Dart
- Bi-function halogen projector headlamp
- Defroster — rear window
- Door Handles: Body-color
- Lamps: Headlamp off time delay
- LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL)
- LED Stop/Turn tail lamps
- Park/turn daytime-running lamps (DRL)
- Removable short mast antenna
- Remote trunk-lid release
- Solar control glass
- Trunk-lid release — power
- Wiper System: Low washer fluid warning signal
- Parallel-action, variable-intermittent, speed-sensitive
- Air filtering
- Console: 12-volt auxiliary power outlet
- Door Panels: Front courtesy/map lamps
- Door Panels: Interior door handle — chrome
- Headliner: Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Headliner: Passenger assist handles
- Soft-touch instrument panel
- Instrument Cluster: 120-mph primary speedometer
- Instrument Cluster: Tachometer
- Key Fob: Keyless entry with panic alarm
- Multimedia: Audio input jack for mobile devices
- Multimedia: SiriusXM Radio (one-year subscription)
- Multimedia: Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth
- Seats: Front seat reactive headrests
- Sentry Key theft-deterrent system
- Steering Wheel: Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- Steering Wheel: Tilt/telescope steering column
- Trunk lamp
- Engines: Electronic throttle control (ETC)
- Transmissions: Six-speed C635 manual
- Battery run down protection
- Electromechanical power steering
- Electronic roll mitigation
- Brake-lock differential
- Hill-start Assist
- Lock On Sync tire pressure monitors
- Underbody aerodynamic treatment
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger
- Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee air bag
- Air Bags: Passenger inflatable knee air bag
- Supplemental side-curtain front and rear air bags
- Supplemental rear seat side air bags
- All-speed traction control system (TCS)
- Four-wheel anti-lock disc power brakes
- Dual-note electric horn
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Inside emergency trunk-lid release
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
- Rear-seat head restraints — three
- Speed control
Source: 2016 Dodge Dart Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2016 Dodge Dart maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect CV joint boots. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect brake linings, parking brake function. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace the cabin/air conditioning filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace the engine air cleaner filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).** | ||||||||||||||
| Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).** | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). | ||||||||||||||
| Change the automatic transmission fluid (2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while towing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, or in a commercial fleet. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine). | ||||||||||||||
Once a month or before a long trip
- Check engine oil level.
- Check windshield washer fluid level.
- Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake master cylinder as needed.
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system
- Change engine oil and filter.
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Severe duty (all models)
- Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off-road environment or predominately at idle or very low engine RPM.
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
2016 Dodge Dart fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 1.4L engines | 13.2 gal | 50 L |
| 2.0L/2.4L engines | 14.2 gal | 54 L | |
| 2.4L GT models only | 15.8 gal | 60 L | |
| Engine oil with filter | 1.4L turbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified) | 4 qt | 3.8 L |
| 2.0L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified) | 5 qt | 4.7 L | |
| 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified) | 5.5 qt | 5.2 L | |
| Cooling system | 1.4L turbo engine | 5.8 qt | 5.5 L |
| 2.0L and 2.4L engines | 7.2 qt | 6.8 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | Organic Additive Technology (OAT) antifreeze/coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula | MS.90032 | MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (1.4L turbo engine) | SAE 5W-40 API certified synthetic | MS-12991 | MOPAR, Pennzoil or Shell Helix |
| Engine oil (2.0L and 2.4L engines) | SAE 0W-20 API certified | MS-6395 | MOPAR, Pennzoil or Shell Helix |
| Engine oil filter | MOPAR engine oil filter or equivalent | — | MOPAR Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | MOPAR spark plugs | — | MOPAR Spark Plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission - gearbox (1.4L turbo engine (dual dry clutch), if equipped) | C Series manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid or equivalent | — | MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid |
| Automatic transmission - control system (1.4L turbo engine (dual dry clutch), if equipped) | SAE 75W DDCT hydraulic fluid or equivalent | — | MOPAR C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid |
| Automatic transmission (2.0L and 2.4L engines, if equipped) | SP-IV M automatic transmission fluid or equivalent | — | MOPAR SP-IV M Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Manual transmission (If equipped) | C Series manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid | — | MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 brake fluid (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable | SAE J1703 | MOPAR DOT 3 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L turbo engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (91 recommended) | 0-15% ethanol |
| 2.0L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | 0-15% ethanol |
| 2.0L flex fuel (E85) engine, if equipped | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 85% ethanol (E85); E85 capable |
| 2.4L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | 0-15% ethanol |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) | M12 x 1.25 | 19 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the pressurized coolant bottle filled to the MAX level.
- Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- Do not mix OAT coolant with HOAT or globally compatible coolants.
- Check lug nut torque again after 25 miles (40 km).
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2016 Dodge Dart owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
On Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2016 Dodge Dart questions
How much oil does the 2016 Dodge Dart take?
With a filter change: 1.4L turbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified), 4 qt / 3.8 L; 2.0L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5 qt / 4.7 L; and 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2016 Dodge Dart use?
1.4L turbo engine: SAE 5W-40 API certified synthetic (MS-12991); 2.0L and 2.4L engines: SAE 0W-20 API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: MOPAR engine oil filter or equivalent.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Dodge Dart?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary; inspect brake linings, parking brake function; replace the cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2016 Dodge Dart owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.