2012–2021 WK2 (4th generation)
2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type and Capacity
The 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 0W-20 engine oil, 6 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Mopar 68191349AC (MO-349, cartridge). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents.
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2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L Pentastar V6 oil
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Allowed alternates | 5W-20 (Factory spec for 2012–2015 model years; still listed as an acceptable alternate on 2016–2021 cars if 0W-20 isn't available) |
| Oil standard | Chrysler MS-6395, full synthetic |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6 qt / 5.7 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Mopar 68191349AC (MO-349, cartridge) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57060XP |
| Change interval | Oil-life monitor, typically 8,000–10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); shorter under severe service |
Aggregated dealer/aftermarket guides agree on 6.0 qt and the 2016 switch to 0W-20, but this is not cross-checked against a scanned owner's manual. Confirm your specific model year's spec on the oil cap or door-jamb sticker before buying oil.
2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L HEMI V8 oil
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil standard | Chrysler MS-6395, full synthetic |
| Capacity (with filter) | 7 qt / 6.6 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Mopar 04892339AA (MO-339, spin-on) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG3600, Wix 51372XP |
| Change interval | Oil-life monitor, typically 8,000–10,000 mi / 12 months (normal) |
5W-20 held constant across the WK2's whole run for the 5.7. Unlike the Pentastar it did not move to 0W-20 mid-cycle. Has Multi-Displacement System (cylinder deactivation); use the OEM-spec oil to keep MDS working correctly.
2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (VM Motori) oil
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-40 |
| Oil standard | FCA-approved full-synthetic low-ash diesel oil (API CJ-4/CK-4 or equivalent) |
| Capacity (with filter) | 8 qt / 7.6 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
Aftermarket sources disagree on exact capacity, ranging roughly 8.0–8.1 qt for the Grand Cherokee's version of this engine (some figures floating online, like 10.5 qt, appear to describe the later Ram 1500 EcoDiesel installation, not this SUV). Confirm on the dipstick and against your build's underhood emissions label before filling. Also needs periodic diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) top-offs.
2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.4L HEMI V8 (392, SRT8/SRT) oil
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-40 |
| Oil standard | FCA MS-12633, full synthetic (factory fill Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40) |
| Capacity (with filter) | 7 qt / 6.6 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Mopar 04884899AC (MO-899) |
| Change interval | 6,000 mi / 6 months maximum, SRT owner's manual overrides the oil-life monitor with a hard interval |
2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (Trackhawk) oil
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-40 |
| Oil standard | FCA MS-12633, full synthetic (factory fill Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40) |
| Capacity (with filter) | 8.3 qt / 7.9 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Mopar 04884899AC (MO-899, same as SRT 6.4L) |
| Change interval | 6,000 mi / 6 months maximum, same hard cap as the SRT |
Capacity is larger than the naturally aspirated 6.4L (8.3 qt vs 7.0 qt) due to the supercharger's oil circuit.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee model years does this cover?
These oil 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. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2012Launch of the 6.4L SRT8; carries over 3.6L Pentastar/5.7L HEMI lineup from 2011 introduction
- 2014Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, 8-speed automatic standard, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 introduced, monostable rotary shifter introduced (see rollaway recall)
- 2017Minor refresh: revised grille/lighting, Uconnect updates
- 2018SRT Trackhawk introduced with the 707-hp supercharged 6.2L
- 2019Final year for the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 in the US Grand Cherokee
- 2021Final full model year of the WK2 as the primary Grand Cherokee nameplate
- 2022WK2 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 oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
- It depends on the engine. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 takes 6 quarts; The 5.7L HEMI V8 takes 7 quarts; The 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (VM Motori) takes 8 quarts; The 6.4L HEMI V8 (392, SRT8/SRT) takes 7 quarts; The 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 (Trackhawk) takes 8.3 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
- 0W-20 meeting Chrysler MS-6395, full synthetic, full synthetic (required, not merely recommended). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The manufacturer also permits 5W-20 (Factory spec for 2012–2015 model years; still listed as an acceptable alternate on 2016–2021 cars if 0W-20 isn't available). Anything outside that list is a decision you are making against the factory specification.
How often does a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee need an oil change?
- Oil-life monitor, typically 8,000–10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); shorter under severe service. Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.
What oil filter does a 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
- The OEM filter is Mopar 68191349AC (MO-349, cartridge). Common equivalents: Fram XG10575, Wix 57060XP.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2), engine table and generation history
- NHTSA recall 14V-530, TIPM fuel pump relay
- NHTSA recall 16V-240, monostable shifter rollaway
- NHTSA recall 20V-699, EcoDiesel EGR cooler
- Fontana CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity Guide (2011–2026), aggregated by-engine oil specs
- Victorville Motors, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
- Collierville CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bolt Pattern Guide (1999–2026)
- Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel/tire fitments
- Firkins CJ, How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Suncore Industries, Common Quadra-Lift air suspension issues (WK2)