Dodge Caliber Maintenance & Service Specifications
Your vehicle
2012 Dodge Caliber. Values below are stored catalog specifications. This catalog does not include a manufacturer service interval.
Engine ECN
Available for 2012
- Oil specifications
- Battery specifications
- Wiper sizes
- Tire sizes
Stored catalog coverage: 4 of 4 categories.
Engine oil
Capacity and grade are stored per engine. They are not a mileage interval, and viscosity is not inferred from capacity.
| Engine | Capacity | Grade | Coolant | Drain plug |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECN | 4.5 qt | 5W-20 | 7.2 qt | 30 ft-lb |
Oil filter identity is not stored in this catalog.
Catalog engine oil for this year
Manufacturer oil-approval specifications are not stored. A listed product is mapped to this model year and its title contains the stored viscosity.
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Battery
Group, CCA, and stored dimensions are listed per engine. A matching group is not a complete fitment proof.
| Engine | Group | CCA | Stored size |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECN | 86-1 | 525 | 9.06 × 6.8 × 8 |
| ECN | 86-2 | 650 | 9.06 × 6.8 × 8 |
Catalog batteries for this year
No catalog battery title matches group 86-1.
Wiper blades
- Driver
- 24 in
- Passenger
- 17 in
- Rear
- 11 in
- Attachment
- Hook (9x4)
Catalog wiper blades for this year
No catalog blade title lists the stored driver size.
Tire sizes
Tire pressure is not stored. Use the placard on the vehicle.
- 205/70R15 · load 97 · speed S
- 215/55R18 · load 95 · speed V
- 215/60R17 · load 101 · speed H
- 215/65R16 · load 102 · speed H
- 225/45R19 · load 92 · speed V
- 245/35R20 · load 93 · speed W
Service timing
Exact service intervals are not stored for the Dodge Caliber. Do not read an oil capacity or battery group as a mileage schedule. Confirm timing in the owner's manual or the vehicle maintenance monitor.
What each year stores
| Year | Oil | Battery | Wipers | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2011 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2010 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2009 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2008 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
| 2007 | Stored | Stored | Stored | Stored |
Frequently asked questions
What maintenance information is available for this Dodge Caliber?
Catalog records for the 2012 Dodge Caliber include engine oil, battery, wiper blades, and tire sizes. These are stored specifications, not a manufacturer service interval.
What is the oil capacity on a 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Catalog records list 4.5 qt of 5W-20 for the ECN.
What oil grade is stored for a 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Catalog records list 5W-20. Grade can differ by engine, and this catalog does not turn a grade into a change interval.
What coolant capacity is stored for a 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Catalog records list 7.2 qt for the ECN. Coolant type is not stored here.
What battery size does a 2012 Dodge Caliber use?
Catalog records list battery group 86-1 and 86-2.
What are the wiper sizes on a 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Catalog records list driver 24 in, passenger 17 in, rear 11 in.
What tire sizes are stored for a 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Catalog records list 205/70R15, 215/55R18, 215/60R17, 215/65R16, 225/45R19, and 245/35R20. Tire pressure is not stored. Use the placard on the vehicle.
Does maintenance data change by model year on a Dodge Caliber?
Yes. This page keeps one model URL and loads the stored specifications for the year you select. The default year is the latest catalog year that has maintenance specifications.
How do I match engine oil for a 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Select the engine, because capacity and grade are stored separately. A catalog oil product is shown when it is mapped to this model year and its title contains that engine's stored viscosity. Manufacturer oil-approval specifications are not stored, so a title match is not an approval.
What is the maintenance interval for a Dodge Caliber?
This catalog does not store a manufacturer maintenance interval for the Dodge Caliber. Confirm service timing in the owner's manual or the vehicle maintenance monitor. Capacities and sizes on this page are not a mileage schedule.
What should I verify before buying parts for a Dodge Caliber?
Match the model year and, when the catalog lists more than one engine, the engine. Oil grade, battery group, and wiper position are separate values. A catalog product mapped to the vehicle is not a claim that every engine uses that product.