1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 5.2 Y, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 5.2 Y, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 5.2 Y, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 5.2 Y, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 5.2 Y, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.2 Y, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.2 Y, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Wagoneer, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Wagoneer, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.2 Y, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.2 Y, AWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.2 Y, RWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 5.2 Y, AWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 5.2 Y, RWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.2 Y, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.2 Y, AWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Wagoneer, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Wagoneer, AWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.2 Y, 4WD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.2 Y, AWD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.2 Y, RWD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 5.2 Y, AWD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 5.2 Y, RWD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 5.2 Y, 4WD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 5.2 Y, AWD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Wagoneer, 4WD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Wagoneer, AWD — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.3 quarts (8.8 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Includes: 2.3 qts. for the engine coolant recovery tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 5.2 Y, 4WD uses 5W-30; Base, 5.2 Y, AWD uses 5W-30; Base, 5.2 Y, RWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Laredo, 5.2 Y, AWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 5.2 Y, RWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 uses 5W-30; Limited, 5.2 Y, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, 5.2 Y, AWD uses 5W-30; Wagoneer, 4WD uses 5W-30; Wagoneer, AWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.2 Y, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.2 Y, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.2 Y, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, 42RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic, AW4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 5.2 Y, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 5.2 Y, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic, AW4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, 42RE holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.0 S, AWD, AW4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.2 Y, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.2 Y, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Wagoneer, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Wagoneer, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.