2017 Jeep Compass Oil Type & Capacity
The 2017 Jeep Compass oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (4.5 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 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 5W-20 (4.5 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 Limited takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Trailhawk takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 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: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 5W-20, 4.5 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
- Limited: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Trailhawk: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED3 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED3 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED3 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED6 | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD EDD | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD EDD | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED3 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED3 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED3 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED3 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED3 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use the recommended engine oil that meets the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 only. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED6 | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD ED6 | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD EDD | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD EDD | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD EDD | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Trailhawk — 2.4L Eng,Eng CD EDD | API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
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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 2017 Jeep Compass take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-20; 2.0L uses 5W-20; 2.0L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 5W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; Limited uses 0W-20; Trailhawk uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2017 Jeep Compass take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.5 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 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.5 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; Limited holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Trailhawk holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2017 Jeep Compass?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2017 Jeep Compass. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.