2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the Laredo, 3.0 M, 4WD takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 3.0 M, AWD takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 3.0 M, RWD takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 3.7 K, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 3.7 K, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.7 N, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.7 N, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.0 M, 4WD takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.0 M, RWD takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.7 N, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.7 N, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.7 2, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.7 2, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Overland, 3.0 M, 4WD takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Overland, 3.0 M, RWD takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Overland, 5.7 2, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Overland, 5.7 2, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the SRT-8 takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Laredo, 3.0 M, 4WD: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 3.0 M, AWD: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 3.0 M, RWD: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 3.7 K, AWD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 3.7 K, RWD: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.7 N, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.7 N, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.0 M, 4WD: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.0 M, RWD: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.7 N, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.7 N, RWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 2, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 2, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Overland, 3.0 M, 4WD: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Overland, 3.0 M, RWD: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Overland, 5.7 2, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Overland, 5.7 2, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- SRT-8: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, 3.0 M, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106. |
| Laredo, 3.0 M, AWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106. |
| Laredo, 3.0 M, RWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106. |
| Laredo, 3.7 K, AWD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Laredo, 3.7 K, RWD — 3.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Laredo, 4.7 N, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Laredo, 4.7 N, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 3.0 M, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106. |
| Limited, 3.0 M, RWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106. |
| Limited, 4.7 N, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 4.7 N, RWD — 4.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 5.7 2, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Limited, 5.7 2, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Overland, 3.0 M, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106. |
| Overland, 3.0 M, RWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106. |
| Overland, 5.7 2, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| Overland, 5.7 2, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. |
| SRT-8 — 6.1L Eng | API - SM or SM/CF, SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF, and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-10725. Refer to the Engine Oil Fill Cap for the correct SAE grade. |
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Coolant capacity
14.0 quarts (13.24 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Includes: heater and coolant recovery tank filled to "max" level.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: Laredo, 3.0 M, 4WD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 3.0 M, AWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 3.0 M, RWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 3.7 K, AWD uses 5W-20; Laredo, 3.7 K, RWD uses 5W-20; Laredo, 4.7 N, 4WD uses 5W-20; Laredo, 4.7 N, RWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 3.0 M, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, 3.0 M, RWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.7 N, 4WD uses 5W-20; Limited, 4.7 N, RWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 5.7 2, 4WD uses 5W-20; Limited, 5.7 2, RWD uses 5W-20; Overland, 3.0 M, 4WD uses 5W-30; Overland, 3.0 M, RWD uses 5W-30; Overland, 5.7 2, 4WD uses 5W-20; Overland, 5.7 2, RWD uses 5W-20; SRT-8 uses 0W-40.
How much oil does a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Laredo, 3.0 M, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 3.0 M, AWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 3.0 M, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 3.7 K, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 3.7 K, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.7 N, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.7 N, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.0 M, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.0 M, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.7 N, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.7 N, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 2, 4WD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 2, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Overland, 3.0 M, 4WD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Overland, 3.0 M, RWD holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Overland, 5.7 2, 4WD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Overland, 5.7 2, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; SRT-8 holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.