2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 5W-30 motor oil — 6.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, 4.0 S, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, AWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.0 S, RWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.7 N, AWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.7 N, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.0 S, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.0 S, AWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.0 S, RWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.7 J, AWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.7 J, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.7 N, AWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4.7 N, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Overland — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4.0 S, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4.0 S, AWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4.0 S, RWD — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4.7 N, AWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4.7 N, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 on High Output engines | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
15.0 quarts (14.19 L) — Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Includes: 2.3 qts. for the engine coolant recovery tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
The 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
The 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 6.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.