Multiple Displacement system must use correct 5W-20 oil on Jeep Grand Cherokee

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
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Problem overview

Vehicles equipped with the multiple displacement system (MDS) must use the correct 5W-20 oil in order to function properly.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with this problem

6 model years affected
Average mileage: 90,000 miles
(90,000 - 90,000)

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