Just park the vehicle on a level surface. Drain the oil and replace the filter with a new one. Add 4.5 quarts of oil to the crankcase and start the engine. Let run for 1 minute and shut down. Wait 30 minutes and check the oil level. Add as necessary to reach the full mark. Do not overfill. You now know the capacity.
probably 4 quarts then 1 more with the filter change
A 2000 Dodge Durange with 4.7L V8 engine requires 6.0 quarts of oil when you're doing a filter change.
5 on an oil change w/ filter
6 quarts
6 quarts of 5w30
5 quarts
4.5 quarts
6 quarts
5 quarts
4.5 quarts 5w30
The engine oil capacity for a 2000 Dodge Durango 5.9 Litre motor VIN Z is 5 quarts with a filter change. --David Fox
4.5 quarts