2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.6L takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo E, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo E, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo E, RWD takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo X, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo X, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo X, RWD takes 0W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SRT takes 0W-40 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Trackhawk takes 0W-40 (8.3 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo E, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo E, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo E, RWD: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo X, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo X, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo X, RWD: 0W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SRT: 0W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Trackhawk: 0W-40, 8.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.6L — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7L — 5.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo E, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo E, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo E, RWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo X, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo X, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo X, RWD — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 0W-20 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SRT — 6.4L Eng | API - SAE Synthetic 0W-40 Engine Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Trackhawk — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE Synthetic 0W-40 Engine Oil | 8.30 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Grand Cherokee
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.4 quarts (9.84 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 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 Grand Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 3.6L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; 5.7L uses 5W-20; Laredo E, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control uses 0W-20; Laredo E, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control uses 0W-20; Laredo E, RWD uses 0W-20; Laredo X, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control uses 0W-20; Laredo X, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control uses 0W-20; Laredo X, RWD uses 0W-20; SRT uses 0W-40; Trackhawk uses 0W-40.
How much oil does a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Laredo E, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo E, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo E, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo X, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo X, AWD, Full Time T/Case Control holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo X, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SRT holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Trackhawk holds 8.3 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.