2021 Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Jeep Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Altitude, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Altitude, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the High Altitude, Automatic T/Case Control takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the High Altitude, Full Time T/Case Control takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Latitude Plus, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Latitude Plus, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Latitude, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Latitude, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Trailhawk 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
- 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
- Altitude, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Altitude, FWD: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- High Altitude, Automatic T/Case Control: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- High Altitude, Full Time T/Case Control: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Latitude Plus, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Latitude Plus, FWD: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Latitude, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Latitude, FWD: 0W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Trailhawk: 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 — 80th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 80th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 80th Anniversary Edition, 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 LUX, 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 LUX, 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 — Latitude LUX, 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, 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 — 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. |
| 3.2L — 80th Anniversary Edition, 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 — 80th Anniversary Edition, 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 LUX, 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 LUX, 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 LUX, 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 — 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. |
| Altitude, 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. |
| Altitude, 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. |
| High Altitude, 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. |
| High Altitude, 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. |
| Latitude Plus, 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. |
| Latitude Plus, 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. |
| Latitude, 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. |
| Latitude, 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. |
| Trailhawk — 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 2021 Jeep Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-30; 3.2L uses 5W-20; Altitude, 4WD uses 0W-20; Altitude, FWD uses 0W-20; High Altitude, Automatic T/Case Control uses 5W-30; High Altitude, Full Time T/Case Control uses 5W-30; Latitude Plus, 4WD uses 0W-20; Latitude Plus, FWD uses 0W-20; Latitude, 4WD uses 0W-20; Latitude, FWD uses 0W-20; Trailhawk uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Altitude, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Altitude, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; High Altitude, Automatic T/Case Control holds 5.0 quarts with filter; High Altitude, Full Time T/Case Control holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Latitude Plus, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Latitude Plus, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Latitude, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Latitude, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Trailhawk holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
Most 2021 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 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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