2019 Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); 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:
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.0 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — Altitude, 2.0L Eng VIN N, FWD, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Altitude, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Altitude, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 4WD, Full Time T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — High Altitude, 2.0L Eng VIN N, Automatic T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — High Altitude, 2.0L Eng VIN N, Full Time T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Latitude Plus, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Latitude Plus, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 4WD, Full Time T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Latitude Plus, 2.0L Eng VIN N, FWD, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Limited, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Limited, 2.0L Eng VIN N, FWD, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Limited, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 4WD, Full Time T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Overland, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Overland, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 4WD, Full Time T/Case Control, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Overland, 2.0L Eng VIN N, FWD, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Trailhawk Elite, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.0L — Trailhawk, 2.0L Eng VIN N, 2.0L Eng | API - SN PLUS Certified Full Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. |
| 2.4L — Altitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, 4WD, 2.4L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 — Altitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, FWD, 2.4L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 — High Altitude, 2.4L Eng VIN B, 2.4L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 Plus, 2.4L Eng VIN B, FWD, 2.4L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 Plus, 2.4L Eng VIN B, 4WD, 2.4L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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, 4WD, 2.4L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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, FWD, 2.4L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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, 2.4L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 0W-20 | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 — Altitude, 3.2L Eng VIN X, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 — Altitude, 3.2L Eng VIN X, 4WD, Full Time T/Case Control, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 — Altitude, 3.2L Eng VIN X, FWD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 — High Altitude, 3.2L Eng VIN X, 4WD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 — High Altitude, 3.2L Eng VIN X, FWD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 Plus, 3.2L Eng VIN X, 4WD, Full Time T/Case Control, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 Plus, 3.2L Eng VIN X, 4WD, Automatic T/Case Control, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 Plus, 3.2L Eng VIN X, FWD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 X, 4WD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 X, FWD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 X, 4WD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 X, FWD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 X, 4WD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 X, FWD, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 Elite, 3.2L Eng VIN X, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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 X, 3.2L Eng | API - Certified Engine Oil, SAE 5W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 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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Coolant capacity
9.0 quarts (8.51 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 2019 Jeep Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 3.2L uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 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 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
Most 2019 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 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.