Quick answer: Engine Oil & Filter Change on a 2011–2017 Chrysler 200 is rated Moderate and takes about 30-60 minutes. You'll need 2 tools for this job, and parts cost about $57. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
Oil spec
3.6L V6 Pentastar (2015)
Capacity 6.0 qt with filter Viscosity 5W-30 Spec MS-6395
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Engine Oil (5W-30) |
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$45.00 |
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| Correct engine oil filter and drain-plug washer for 2011-2017 Chrysler 200 |
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$12.00 |
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
1
Confirm oil specification and make the vehicle safe
2015-2017 200 2.4L Tigershark: 5.5 quarts of 0W-20 meeting Chrysler MS-6395, filter changed. The 2011-2014 2.4L takes 4.5 quarts of 5W-20; the 3.6L V6 takes 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 with a top-side cartridge — confirm engine and year.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
The 200's spec depends on year and engine — the 2015-2017 Tigershark takes 5.5 quarts of 0W-20, the earlier 2.4L takes 4.5 of 5W-20, and the 3.6L V6 is 6.0 with a top-side cartridge. I confirm all three before I pour anything.
2
Warm briefly
Idle the 200 two to three minutes so the oil thins and drains fully, then switch off. Remove the filler cap on the valve cover to vent the crankcase. Raise the front on ramps or jack stands to work underneath safely.
3
Drain the used oil and replace the filter
Drain to a drip; refit with a fresh washer, tightened firmly. On the 2.4L engines, the spin-on sits on the front of the block — spin it off, confirm the old gasket came away, oil the new gasket, install hand-tight plus three-quarters turn. On the 3.6L V6, the cartridge sits in a top-side housing: lift the cap, fit the new cartridge element and a new O-ring into the housing, then thread the cap back on.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
On the 200 I spin the new filter onto the front of the block hand-tight plus the specified turn — and the old gasket gets checked off the mount. Draining to a drip while the filter swaps keeps both ends moving.
4
Install the correct oil quantity
Pour 5.5 quarts of 0W-20 MS-6395 through a funnel into the filler neck (4.5 quarts of 5W-20 for the 2.4L; 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 for the 3.6L). Refit the filler cap and wipe the valve cover.
5
Check level and leaks
Start the engine and idle a minute so the new filter fills and oil pressure builds; the oil light should go out quickly. Switch off, wait a few minutes, then recheck the dipstick and top up if needed.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I idle the 200 for a minute after the fill and watch the oil light — it should go out quickly as the new filter fills. Then off, wait, dipstick, top up. The light check catches a filter problem before the first drive.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Using the wrong viscosity, capacity, or filter
- • Working under a vehicle supported only by a jack
- • Reusing a crushed drain-plug washer or leaving the old filter gasket stuck
- • Over-tightening the filter or drain plug
- • Starting the engine before checking the oil level and leaks
