How much oil does a Grand Cherokee 3.6 take?

5.9 quarts of 0W-20 with a filter change (both WK2 and WL). The 5.7L HEMI takes 7.0 quarts of 5W-20.

What oil does the SRT 6.4L take?

0W-40 full synthetic meeting Chrysler MS-12633 (the Pennzoil Ultra spec) — 7.0 quarts. It's a genuinely different oil from the rest of the lineup; don't let a quick-lube default it to 5W-20.

What transmission fluid does it take?

ZF 8&9 Speed ATF for the 8HP/850RE 8-speed — explicitly not ATF+4 (which belongs in the transfer case). The 4xe's hybrid 8-speed is a dealer-procedure service.

Why does my Grand Cherokee lean overnight?

Quadra-Lift air suspension losing pressure on one corner — an aging air spring (most often) or valve block. The compressor working overtime to compensate is what eventually fails expensively; fix leaks early.

What's the lug nut torque?

130 lb-ft, star pattern, recheck after 100 miles.

2015–2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs

Quick answer

The Grand Cherokee 3.6L V6 takes 5.9 quarts of 0W-20 with a filter change; the 5.7L HEMI takes 7.0 quarts of 5W-20; the 6.4L SRT takes 7.0 quarts of 0W-40; the 4xe takes 5.0 quarts of 5W-30. The 8-speed automatic takes ZF 8&9 fluid — never ATF+4.

Compiled from Jeep owner's manuals for the 2015–2021 WK2 and 2022–2024 WL Grand Cherokee. Four engines, four different oils — the SRT's 0W-40 spec surprises people, and the ZF-vs-ATF+4 fluid rule from the Ram/Wrangler pages applies here too. The 3.6L's top-side cartridge filter makes this one of the cleaner luxury-SUV oil changes.

3.6L Pentastar V6 (WK2 & WL)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	5.9 qt (5.6 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-20 (MS-6395/MS-13340 per year)
Oil filter	Mopar 68191349AC (cartridge, top-side)
Automatic, 8-speed (8HP70/850RE) — service	≈5 qt (4.7 L) pan drop — ZF 8&9 Speed ATF — NOT ATF+4
Coolant (engine)	≈10.9 qt (10.3 L) — Mopar OAT (purple)
Rear differential	≈1.6 qt (1.5 L) — 75W-85 GL-5 (verify ELSD models: specific fluid)
Front differential (4x4)	≈1.2 qt (1.1 L) — 75W-85 GL-5
Transfer case	≈1.6 qt (1.5 L) — ATF+4 (most Quadra-Trac units — verify yours)

5.7L HEMI V8

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	7.0 qt (6.6 L)
Oil viscosity	5W-20 (MS-6395)
Oil filter	Mopar MO-339
Coolant (engine)	≈14.6 qt (13.8 L) — Mopar OAT

6.4L HEMI V8 (SRT)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	7.0 qt (6.6 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-40 (Pennzoil Ultra spec MS-12633)
Oil filter	Mopar MO-899
Coolant (engine)	≈14.6 qt (13.8 L) — Mopar OAT

2.0L Turbo 4xe (WL, 2022–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	5.0 qt (4.7 L)
Oil viscosity	5W-30 (verify cap — MS-13340 5W-30)
Oil filter	Mopar 68191349AC
Automatic, 8-speed hybrid (8P75PH)	Per dealer procedure — ZF 8&9 Speed ATF (hybrid variant — dealer procedure)
Coolant (engine)	Engine + battery/inverter loops (dealer procedure for high-voltage loops)

Oil drain plug torque: ≈25 lb-ft (34 N·m) — verify per engine

Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.

Quick reference

Battery group size	H7 (most) / aux battery on stop-start builds — verify
Wiper blades (driver / passenger / rear)	22" / 21" / 12" (WK2 — verify WL)
Common factory tire sizes	265/60R18 · 265/50R20 · 295/45R20 (SRT)
Lug nut torque	130 lb-ft (176 N·m)
Spark plugs / gap	Per engine — HEMI: 16 plugs · gap 0.043" (verify)

Maintenance schedule highlights

Item	Interval
Engine oil & filter	Per oil-life monitor, max 10,000 mi / 1 yr (SRT severe: 6 months)
Tire rotation	Every 8,000 mi
Engine air filter	Every 30,000 mi
Spark plugs	100,000 mi (3.6L) / 96,000 mi (HEMI)
ZF 8-speed fluid	~8 yr / 100,000 km per ZF (despite 'lifetime' label)
Differentials & transfer case	Every 40,000–60,000 mi (severe/towing: sooner)

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DIY oil change — quick steps

1 Set up

Level ground, warm engine. Air-suspension models: set Park height and mind that the truck can move on its own suspension — jack stands as always if you go under.
2 Drain

Drain plug per engine; HEMIs hold 7 quarts, so bring the bigger pan.
3 Filter and refill

3.6L: top-side cartridge — element + O-ring, modest cap torque. HEMIs: spin-on below. Refill per YOUR engine: 5.9 / 7.0 / 7.0 / 5.0 quarts — four engines, four answers.
4 Verify and reset

Run, leak-check, settle, dipstick. Oil-life reset: accelerator 3x ritual with ignition on, or via the cluster menu on newer clusters.

Common problems on this vehicle

Pentastar oil filter housing leak

Same as every Pentastar: the plastic filter/cooler housing seeps onto the engine valley — burning-oil smell, no drips. Aluminum replacement housings are the permanent fix.

Monostable shifter rollaways (2014–2015)

The spring-return shifter was recalled after rollaway incidents (it never stays in the gear you pushed it toward — you have to verify P on the display). If buying used, confirm the recall software was done; either way, build the display-check habit.

Related code: P0455

Air suspension leaks (Quadra-Lift)

A WK2 sitting low overnight on one corner = air spring or compressor aging. Repair parts have matured (and aftermarket springs cost far less than dealer assemblies), but don't ignore it — compressors die fastest when feeding a leak.

ZF shift roughness after battery events

The 8-speed relearns its adaptations after power loss; a freshly-jumped or new-battery truck can shift rough for days. Give it a relearn cycle before paying for diagnosis — and keep the fluid serviced despite 'lifetime' marketing.

Codes this vehicle is known for

Recall results below are shown for 2024 models — check your exact year with the free VIN tool.

Open recalls

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Service bulletins (TSBs)

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a Grand Cherokee 3.6 take?: 5.9 quarts of 0W-20 with a filter change (both WK2 and WL). The 5.7L HEMI takes 7.0 quarts of 5W-20.
What oil does the SRT 6.4L take?: 0W-40 full synthetic meeting Chrysler MS-12633 (the Pennzoil Ultra spec) — 7.0 quarts. It's a genuinely different oil from the rest of the lineup; don't let a quick-lube default it to 5W-20.
What transmission fluid does it take?: ZF 8&9 Speed ATF for the 8HP/850RE 8-speed — explicitly not ATF+4 (which belongs in the transfer case). The 4xe's hybrid 8-speed is a dealer-procedure service.
Why does my Grand Cherokee lean overnight?: Quadra-Lift air suspension losing pressure on one corner — an aging air spring (most often) or valve block. The compressor working overtime to compensate is what eventually fails expensively; fix leaks early.
What's the lug nut torque?: 130 lb-ft, star pattern, recheck after 100 miles.