1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic 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 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic 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, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.0 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 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4.0 S, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 5.2 Y, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 5.2 Y, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 5.2 Y, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic: 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: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 5.2 Y, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.0 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: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4.0 S, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 5.2 Y, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 5.2 Y, AWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 5.2 Y, RWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic — 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 — 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 — 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, 4WD — 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, 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 — 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 — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 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. | — | — |
| SE, 4.0 S, AWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 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. | — | — |
| SE, 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. | — | — |
| SE, 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. | — | — |
| SE, 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. | — | — |
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1994 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 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Laredo, 5.2 Y, 4WD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 5.2 Y, AWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 5.2 Y, RWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.0 S uses 5W-30; Limited, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4.0 S, AWD uses 5W-30; SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 5.2 Y, 4WD uses 5W-30; SE, 5.2 Y, AWD uses 5W-30; SE, 5.2 Y, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 5.2 Y, 4WD holds 5.0 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 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4.0 S, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 5.2 Y, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 5.2 Y, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 5.2 Y, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.