2006 Dodge Charger R/T 5A | Car Model History

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Trim: R/T
Body style: Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft)
Transmission: W5A580 5-speed automatic with enhanced AutoStick

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2006 Dodge Charger: documented configuration differences
Configuration	Engine	Transmission	Body
Dodge Charger SE	3.5-liter High Output SOHC V6 (250 net hp / 250 lb-ft)	W5A580 5-speed automatic with AutoStick	Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Dodge Charger SXT Package	3.5-liter High Output SOHC V6 (250 net hp / 250 lb-ft)	W5A580 5-speed automatic with AutoStick	Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Current carDodge Charger R/T	5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft)	W5A580 5-speed automatic with enhanced AutoStick	Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Dodge Charger R/T Road/Track Performance Group	5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with performance intake and exhaust (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)	W5A580 5-speed automatic with enhanced AutoStick	Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Go ManGo!	5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with Daytona exhaust and induction (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)	W5A580 5-speed automatic with enhanced AutoStick	Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Top Banana	5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with Daytona exhaust and induction (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)	W5A580 5-speed automatic with enhanced AutoStick	Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Dodge Charger Daytona R/T TorRed	5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with Daytona exhaust and induction (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)	W5A580 5-speed automatic with enhanced AutoStick	Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Dodge Charger SRT8	6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 (425 net hp / 420 lb-ft)	5-speed automatic with AutoStick	Four-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
Dodge Charger Police V6	3.5-liter High Output SOHC V6 (250 net hp / 250 lb-ft)	5-speed automatic with column shifter	Four-door rear-wheel-drive law-enforcement sedan
Dodge Charger Police HEMI V8	5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft)	5-speed automatic with column shifter	Four-door rear-wheel-drive law-enforcement sedan

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Applicability stated: 4
Exact references: 1

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Engine air-cleaner filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air-cleaner filter
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 2006 · United States
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 50,000 km / 30 months · Published replacement interval; inspect more frequently as directed.
Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2006 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 332-341 — air-cleaner replacement rows · checked 2026-08-05
Air-conditioning filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Air-conditioning filter
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 2006 · United States
Published interval: 12,000 mi / 20,000 km / 12 months · Published recurring replacement interval.
Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2006 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 332-341 — air-conditioning-filter rows · checked 2026-08-05
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
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5.7L Hemi V8
Applies to: 2006 · 5.7L Hemi V8 · United States
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 50,000 km / 30 months · Published recurring interval.
Source: Dodge / Mopar — 2006 Charger owner's manual · Owner's Manual pages 332-341 — 5.7L spark-plug rows · checked 2026-08-05
Engine oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil filter
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The order numbers below establish replacement-filter fitment only; they do not establish a service interval. Confirm the installed engine, VIN, build date, and filter dimensions before ordering.
Applies to: 2006 · United States
5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft)
K&N HP-2004
K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Applies to: 2006 · 5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 (340 net hp / 390 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2006 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-2004 · checked 2026-09-01
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Service replacementK&N HP-2004
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Catalog: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-2004 · checked 2026-09-01
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5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with performance intake and exhaust (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)
K&N HP-2004
K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Applies to: 2006 · 5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with performance intake and exhaust (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2006 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-2004 · checked 2026-09-01
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Service replacementK&N HP-2004
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Catalog: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-2004 · checked 2026-09-01
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5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with Daytona exhaust and induction (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft)
K&N HP-2004
K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Applies to: 2006 · 5.7-liter HEMI MDS V8 with Daytona exhaust and induction (350 net hp / 390 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 2006 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-2004 · checked 2026-09-01
Verified ordering references
Service replacementK&N HP-2004
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Catalog: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter application row — HP-2004 · checked 2026-09-01
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