2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the Laredo X, 3.6 G, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo X, 3.6 G, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo X, 5.7 T, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo X, 5.7 T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 3.6 G, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 3.6 G, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 5.7 T, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 5.7 T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.6 G, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.6 G, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.7 T, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.7 T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Overland, 3.6 G, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Overland, 3.6 G, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Overland, 5.7 T, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Overland, 5.7 T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Laredo X, 3.6 G, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo X, 3.6 G, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo X, 5.7 T, AWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo X, 5.7 T, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 3.6 G, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 3.6 G, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 5.7 T, AWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 5.7 T, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.6 G, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.6 G, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 T, AWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 T, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Overland, 3.6 G, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Overland, 3.6 G, RWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Overland, 5.7 T, AWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Overland, 5.7 T, RWD: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo X, 3.6 G, AWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo X, 3.6 G, RWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo X, 5.7 T, AWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo X, 5.7 T, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 3.6 G, AWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 3.6 G, RWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 5.7 T, AWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 5.7 T, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 3.6 G, AWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 3.6 G, RWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 5.7 T, AWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 5.7 T, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Overland, 3.6 G, AWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Overland, 3.6 G, RWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Overland, 5.7 T, AWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Overland, 5.7 T, RWD — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Grand Cherokee
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.4 quarts (9.84 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 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: Laredo X, 3.6 G, AWD uses 5W-30; Laredo X, 3.6 G, RWD uses 5W-30; Laredo X, 5.7 T, AWD uses 5W-20; Laredo X, 5.7 T, RWD uses 5W-20; Laredo, 3.6 G, AWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 3.6 G, RWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 5.7 T, AWD uses 5W-20; Laredo, 5.7 T, RWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 3.6 G, AWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 3.6 G, RWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 5.7 T, AWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 5.7 T, RWD uses 5W-20; Overland, 3.6 G, AWD uses 5W-30; Overland, 3.6 G, RWD uses 5W-30; Overland, 5.7 T, AWD uses 5W-20; Overland, 5.7 T, RWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Laredo X, 3.6 G, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo X, 3.6 G, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo X, 5.7 T, AWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Laredo X, 5.7 T, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 3.6 G, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 3.6 G, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 5.7 T, AWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 5.7 T, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.6 G, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.6 G, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 T, AWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 T, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Overland, 3.6 G, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Overland, 3.6 G, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Overland, 5.7 T, AWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Overland, 5.7 T, RWD holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.