--- title: "2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 8-speed ZF8HP (gas V6/V8): ZF-spec full-synthetic ATF (Mopar-branded equivalent, e.g. 68218925AB); sealed unit, no dipstick on most trims, level set via overflow/temperature check. Coolant: Mopar OAT (orange) coolant, engine-bay reservoir; capacity varies by engine. Confirm on the underhood label." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fluid Types and Capacities Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 8-speed ZF8HP (gas V6/V8): ZF-spec full-synthetic ATF (Mopar-branded equivalent, e.g. 68218925AB); sealed unit, no dipstick on most trims, level set via overflow/temperature check. Coolant: Mopar OAT (orange) coolant, engine-bay reservoir; capacity varies by engine. Confirm on the underhood label. ## 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee fluid guide (Check your manual) | System | Fluid type & capacity | | --- | --- | | Coolant | Mopar OAT (orange) coolant, engine-bay reservoir; capacity varies by engine. Confirm on the underhood label | | Transmission | 8-speed ZF8HP (gas V6/V8): ZF-spec full-synthetic ATF (Mopar-branded equivalent, e.g. 68218925AB); sealed unit, no dipstick on most trims, level set via overflow/temperature check | | Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid | | Power steering | Electric power steering on most trims (confirm on SRT/Trackhawk, which may differ) | Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec ## Which Jeep Grand Cherokee model years does this cover? These fluids specifications apply to every Jeep Grand Cherokee built from 2012 through 2021, the WK2 (4th generation), mid-size 2-row suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012) - [2013 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2013) - [2014 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2014) - [2015 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2015) - [2016 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016) - [2017 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2017) - [2018 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2018) - [2019 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2019) - [2020 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2020) - [2021 Grand Cherokee](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2021) ## What changed during the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Launch of the 6.4L SRT8; carries over 3.6L Pentastar/5.7L HEMI lineup from 2011 introduction | | 2014 | Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, 8-speed automatic standard, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 introduced, monostable rotary shifter introduced (see rollaway recall) | | 2017 | Minor refresh: revised grille/lighting, Uconnect updates | | 2018 | SRT Trackhawk introduced with the 707-hp supercharged 6.2L | | 2019 | Final year for the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 in the US Grand Cherokee | | 2021 | Final full model year of the WK2 as the primary Grand Cherokee nameplate | | 2022 | WK2 continues alongside the new WL for one more year, marketed as "Grand Cherokee WK" in reduced Laredo E, Laredo X, and Limited trim, 3.6L Pentastar only, not to be confused with the WL redesign sold in parallel | ## 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee take? 8-speed ZF8HP (gas V6/V8): ZF-spec full-synthetic ATF (Mopar-branded equivalent, e.g. 68218925AB); sealed unit, no dipstick on most trims, level set via overflow/temperature check. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure. ### What coolant does a 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee use? Mopar OAT (orange) coolant, engine-bay reservoir; capacity varies by engine. Confirm on the underhood label. ### What brake fluid does a 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee take? DOT 3 brake fluid. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2), engine table and generation history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee_(WK2)) - [NHTSA recall 14V-530, TIPM fuel pump relay](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2014/RCLRPT-14V530-6862.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 16V-240, monostable shifter rollaway](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/RCLRPT-16V240-9145.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-699, EcoDiesel EGR cooler](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V699-5290.PDF) - [Fontana CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity Guide (2011-2026), aggregated by-engine oil specs](https://www.fontanacdjr.com/service-department/service-and-parts-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-type/) - [Victorville Motors, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity](https://www.victorvillemotors.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-type-capacity/) - [Collierville CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bolt Pattern Guide (1999-2026)](https://www.colliervillechryslerdodgejeepram.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-grand-cherokee-bolt-pattern/) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel/tire fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/jeep/grand-cherokee/2016/) - [Firkins CJ, How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://www.firkinscj.com/blog/how-to-reset-the-oil-life-indicator-on-a-jeep-grand-cherokee/) - [Suncore Industries, Common Quadra-Lift air suspension issues (WK2)](https://www.suncoreindustries.com/product/26221/common-quadralift-air-suspension-issues-and-strut-or-spring-replacement-options-for-your-jeep-grand-cherokee-wk2) ## Other Jeep Grand Cherokee generations - [2022-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2022-2025/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/fluids). ## More for the 2012-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/filters) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012-2021/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.