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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.0L 6-cylinder [S] S6 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)
N/A
5.2L 8-cylinder [Y] Y5 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)
N/A

Select Your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Option

4.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [S] S

Engine:

4.0L 6-cylinder [S] S [aka 4.0L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 6-cylinder [S] S oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51085-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46213-EA

Coolant Capacity:

12.2 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.2L 8-cylinder Engine Code [Y] Y

Engine:

5.2L 8-cylinder [Y] Y [aka 5.2L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L 8-cylinder [Y] Y oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51085-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46213-EA

Coolant Capacity:

14.8 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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