What gas does the 2012 Dodge Charger take?
It depends on the engine: regular gasoline for the 3.6L 6-cylinder; midgrade gasoline for the 5.7L 8-cylinder; premium gasoline for the 6.4L 8-cylinder. The 3.6L 6-cylinder is flex-fuel and can also run on E85.
Key takeaways
- 6 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2012 Dodge Charger.
- Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
- Only the engines marked flex-fuel can use E85.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 3.6L 6-cylinder | 8-speed automatic | AWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 3.6L 6-cylinder | 8-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | AWD | midgrade gasoline | No |
| 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | RWD | midgrade gasoline | No |
| 6.4L 8-cylinder | 5-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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