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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil capacity, type & filter

The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 5 qt of 5W-20 (3.7L V6) and 6 qt of 5W-30 (4.7L V8) and 7 qt of 5W-20 (5.7L V8) and 7 qt of 0W-40 (6.1L V8). Select your engine below before buying.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
3.7L V6 5 qt 5W-20 WIX 51516
4.7L V8 6 qt 5W-30 WIX 51085
5.7L V8 7 qt 5W-20 WIX 51085
6.1L V8 7 qt 0W-40 WIX 51085

Match one of 4 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

3.7L V6
Capacity 5 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 5 qt total; listed capacity is 5 qt.
Oil type 5W-20 i Based on 2 checked sources: Pennzoil OATS and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51516 Search 51516 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH400 Search PH400 Purolator L20195 Search L20195

WIX 51516 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4.7L V8
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51085 Search 51085 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PRO-TEC PXL51085 Search PXL51085 Purolator L14670 Search L14670

WIX 51085 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5.7L V8
Capacity 7 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 7 qt total; listed capacity is 7 qt.
Oil type 5W-20 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51085 Search 51085 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PRO-TEC PXL51085 Search PXL51085 Purolator L14670 Search L14670

WIX 51085 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6.1L V8
Capacity 7 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 7 qt total; listed capacity is 7 qt.
Oil type 0W-40 i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51085 Search 51085 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PRO-TEC PXL51085 Search PXL51085 Purolator L14670 Search L14670

WIX 51085 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-24 How we verify →

Full synthetic options for 5W-20

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Full synthetic options for 5W-30

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Full synthetic options for 0W-40

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Source coverage for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Before ordering for this 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Checkout verification checklist
3.7L V6 Buy →
Capacity
5 qt
Oil type
5W-20
Interval
6,000 mi / 6 mo
Filter
WIX 51516
4.7L V8 Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
6,000 mi / 6 mo
Filter
WIX 51085
5.7L V8 Buy →
Capacity
7 qt
Oil type
5W-20
Interval
6,000 mi / 6 mo
Filter
WIX 51085
6.1L V8 Buy →
Capacity
7 qt
Oil type
0W-40
Filter
WIX 51085

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Jeep Grand Cherokee oil specs by year

This table includes checked Jeep Grand Cherokee model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2024 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2023 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L12222
2022 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator L36296
2021 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 ULTRA-POWER WL10010
2020 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K19
2019 8.1 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 WIX 51032
2018 8.1 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 WIX 51032
2017 8.1 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 WIX 51032
2016 8.1 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL10060
2015 8.1 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL10060
2014 8.1 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 Purolator L38157
2013 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 R84526
2012 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 R84526
2011 5.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 R84526
2010 5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K01
2009 10 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL57062
2008 10 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 P3969
2007 10 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 P3969
2006 Current page 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 WIX 51516
2005 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 WIX 51516

How we verified 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.7L V6 oil type, 5.7L V8 oil type, and 6.1L V8 oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-24
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Filter, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-24 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee maintenance checklist

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