Engine oil
SAE 5W-20
Look for Chrysler MS-6395 on the label. Checked for 2011–2015 models with the 3.6L V6 (Pentastar).
5.9 qt with filterReplace: every 10,000 mi
Jeep
Your car
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil type, capacity & maintenance
3.6L V6 (Pentastar) · RWD or 4x4
All listed trims share these maintenance parts.
Your oil change shopping list
Everything for one DIY oil changeParts & fluids for the 2012 Grand Cherokee
Oil filter
Match by VIN
The filter changed between engines in these years. Use the store's fit check with your VIN to get the right one.
1 filterReplace: every oil change
Drain plug
Inspect, new gasket
Fit a new drain plug gasket or washer if yours is flattened or nicked.
Replace: if worn
Engine air filter
Fits 2012 Grand Cherokee
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 30,000 mi
Cabin air filter
Fits 2012 Grand Cherokee
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 20,000 mi
Spark plugs
Fits 2012 Grand Cherokee
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
6 plugsReplace: every 100,000 mi
Every 10,000 miles: what's due
Pick your mileage to see what comes due at that service.
10,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
20,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 20,000 miShop part →
30,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
- Engine air filterClips-open airbox · every 30,000 miShop part →
40,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 20,000 miShop part →
50,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
60,000 miles 4 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 20,000 miShop part →
- Engine air filterClips-open airbox · every 30,000 miShop part →
70,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
80,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 20,000 miShop part →
90,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
- Engine air filterClips-open airbox · every 30,000 miShop part →
100,000 miles 4 items
- Oil & oil filter changeOr when the indicator says · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate tiresWith every oil change · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin air filterBehind the glovebox · every 20,000 miShop part →
- Spark plugsSet of 6 · every 100,000 miShop part →
Other years: 2011 Grand Cherokee · 2013 Grand Cherokee · All Grand Cherokee years
Oil grade and capacity are checked against published lubricant application data where marked verified; part numbers and intervals follow Jeep's maintenance schedule. Severe use (towing, short trips, dusty roads) shortens some intervals. Confirm the part number against your VIN at checkout. Read the full disclaimer
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