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 qt with filter); the Laredo X, 3.6 G, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo X, 5.7 T, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo X, 5.7 T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 3.6 G, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 3.6 G, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 5.7 T, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 5.7 T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 3.6 G, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 3.6 G, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 5.7 T, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 5.7 T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Overland, 3.6 G, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Overland, 3.6 G, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Overland, 5.7 T, AWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Overland, 5.7 T, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt 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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Coolant capacity
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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.
What is the oil capacity of a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Oil 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Most 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Jeep recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
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.