2016 Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 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), 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
- 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
- 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
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 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 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 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, 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, 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 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 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — Overland, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, 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, 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 — Overland, 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. |
| 2.4L — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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, 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 — Overland, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, 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 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 — 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 — Sport, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, 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. |
| 2.4L — Sport, 2.4L Eng VIN B, Eng CD ED6, 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 — Sport, 2.4L Eng VIN B, 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. |
| 2.4L — Sport, 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 — 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 75th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 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 — 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, 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, 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 — Overland, 3.2L Eng VIN S, AWD, 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 — Overland, 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 — Sport, 3.2L Eng VIN S, AWD, 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 — Sport, 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 — 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 Jeep Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: 2.4L uses 0W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2016 Jeep Cherokee?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.4L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2016 Jeep Cherokee?
Most 2016 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 2016 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
Other Jeep Cherokee years
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