Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Jeep Cherokee takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2023 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5-5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-20 | 5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2023 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2019-2022 | 0W-20 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-5.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2018 | 0W-20 / 5W-20 | 5.5-5.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-20 |
| 2001 | 10W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1990-2000 | 10W-30 | 4-6 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1989 | 10W-30 | 4-5.5 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1988 | 10W-30 | 4.5-5.5 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1987 | 10W-30 | 4-5.5 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Cherokee year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Jeep Cherokee take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Jeep Cherokee takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2023 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5-5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Jeep Cherokee take?
About 5 qt with a filter change on 2026 models, and 5-5.5 qt on 2023 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026: 0W-20; 2023: 0W-20/5W-30; 2019-2022: 0W-20/5W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 26 of 26 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Jeep Cherokee, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Jeep Cherokee, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2023 Jeep Cherokee, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.