Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type and Capacity by Year
We've checked 5 Grand Cherokee model-year and engine combinations from 2021 to 2025 against Jeep's own documents. They call for SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic or SAE 0W-20 or SAE 5W-30 oil, depending on the year and engine. Oil capacity also varies by engine, so find your year and engine in the table below.
Grand Cherokee oil by year and engine
| Year | Engine | Viscosity | Oil specification | Capacity with filter | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.6L V6 3.6L Engine |
0W-20 Full Synthetic | Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 | 5 quarts | 2025 3.6L V6 specs Owner's manual |
| 2024 | 3.6L 3.6L Engine |
0W-20 | MS-6395 | 5 quarts | 2024 3.6L specs Owner's manual |
| 2023 | 3.6L 3.6L Engine |
0W-20 | FCA Material Standard MS-6395 (full synthetic) | 5 quarts | 2023 3.6L specs Owner's manual |
| 2023 | 2.0L 2.0L Engine |
5W-30 | MS-13340 | 5 quarts | 2023 2.0L specs Manual supplement |
| 2021 | 3.6L 3.6L Engine |
0W-20 | FCA Material Standard MS-6395 | 6 quarts | 2021 3.6L specs Owner's manual |
Every row links to a page that cites the manufacturer document and page numbers it comes from. Values are shown as the manufacturer prints them.
What changed between years
- 3.6L (3.6L Engine): the manual's listed capacity with filter changed from 6 quarts in 2021 to 5 quarts in 2023.
Compared between the years listed above for the same engine code, using each year's cited manual.
Jeep Grand Cherokee oil FAQs
What oil does a Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
It depends on the year and engine. The 5 combinations above call for SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic or SAE 0W-20 or SAE 5W-30. The 2025 3.6L V6 calls for SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
How much oil does a Jeep Grand Cherokee hold?
The 2025 3.6L V6 holds 5 quarts with the filter. Other years and engines differ; see the capacity column above.
How do I know which engine my Grand Cherokee has?
Check the engine listed in your owner's manual or on the under-hood emissions label, or decode your VIN. See how to find your engine code.