2015 Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED8, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED8, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
2.4L: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
3.2L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.2L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.2L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.2L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.2L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.2L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
3.2L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas/Ethanol: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas/Ethanol: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Sport, Eng CD ED8, AWD: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Sport, Eng CD ED8, FWD: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, Gas/Ethanol, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control, Gas/Ethanol, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas/Ethanol, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control, Gas, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED8, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED8, FWD, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED8, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas/Ethanol, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control, Gas, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control, Gas/Ethanol, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, Gas/Ethanol, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, Gas, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED8, FWD, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED8, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Latitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, Gas, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Limited, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED8, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Trailhawk, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
2.4L — Trailhawk, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED8, 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
3.2L — Latitude, 3.2L Eng VIN S, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, 3.2L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
3.2L — Latitude, 3.2L Eng VIN S, FWD, 3.2L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
3.2L — Latitude, 3.2L Eng VIN S, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control, 3.2L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
3.2L — Limited, 3.2L Eng VIN S, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, 3.2L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
3.2L — Limited, 3.2L Eng VIN S, FWD, 3.2L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
3.2L — Limited, 3.2L Eng VIN S, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control, 3.2L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
3.2L — Trailhawk, 3.2L Eng VIN S, 3.2L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas — 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas/Ethanol — 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas — 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas/Ethanol — 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
Sport, Eng CD ED8, AWD — 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.
Sport, Eng CD ED8, FWD — 2.4L Eng	API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20	5.50 QTS.	—	SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used when SAE 0W-20 engine oil is not available. Ensure that you switch back to 0W-20 for the next oil change, as indicated by your vehicles automatic oil change indicator.

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Coolant capacity

7.2 quarts (6.81 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Includes: heater and coolant recovery tank filled to "max" level.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2015 Jeep Cherokee take?

It depends on the engine: 2.4L uses 0W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-20; Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas uses 0W-20; Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 0W-20; Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas uses 0W-20; Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 0W-20; Sport, Eng CD ED8, AWD uses 0W-20; Sport, Eng CD ED8, FWD uses 0W-20.

What is the oil capacity of a 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, Eng CD ED8, AWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, Eng CD ED8, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

Most 2015 Jeep 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 2015 Jeep Cherokee?

Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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