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 with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED6, AWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED6, FWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED8, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, Eng CD ED8, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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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More specs & repair guides for your Cherokee

2015 Jeep Cherokee factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-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.

How much oil does a 2015 Jeep Cherokee take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 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.

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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