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Jeep Cherokee

Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the Jeep Cherokee — from 1987 to 2026.

19872001 Jeep Cherokee

2.5L I4 (AMC 150) · 4WD

130 hp / 149 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-30
Capacity4 qt
Filter5281090

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual (AX-5)
Fluid75W-90 GL-3
Drain & fill3.3 qt
Full capacity3.3 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen (Ethylene Glycol)
Capacity9 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidATF+4
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front fluid75W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidATF+4

Fuel

Tank20 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/75R15
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 215/75R15 tires

Battery

Group size65
CCA600 A
Shop group 65 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

19872001 Jeep Cherokee

4.0L I6 (AMC 242) · 4WD

190 hp / 225 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-30
Capacity6 qt
Filter5281090

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (AW4)
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen (Ethylene Glycol)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidATF+4
Capacity32 oz

Differentials

Front fluid75W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidATF+4

Fuel

Tank20 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/75R15
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 225/75R15 tires

Battery

Group size65
CCA650 A
Shop group 65 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver18"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20142018 Jeep Cherokee

2.4L I4 (Tigershark) · 4WD

184 hp / 171 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity5.5 qt
Filter68191349AC

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Mopar 10 Year/150K)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-85 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-85 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidATF+4

Fuel

Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/65R17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 225/65R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA730 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20142018 Jeep Cherokee

2.4L I4 (Tigershark) · FWD

184 hp / 171 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity5.5 qt
Filter68191349AC

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Mopar 10 Year/150K)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/65R17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 225/65R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA730 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20142018 Jeep Cherokee

3.2L V6 (Pentastar) · 4WD

271 hp / 239 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity5.5 qt
Filter68191349AC

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Mopar 10 Year/150K)
Capacity10.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-85 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-85 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidATF+4

Fuel

Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/65R17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 225/65R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA730 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20142018 Jeep Cherokee

3.2L V6 (Pentastar) · FWD

271 hp / 239 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity5.5 qt
Filter68191349AC

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Mopar 10 Year/150K)
Capacity10.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/65R17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 225/65R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA730 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20192026 Jeep Cherokee

2.0L Turbo I4 (GME-T4) · 4WD

270 hp / 295 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
Filter68191349AC

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Mopar 10 Year/150K)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-85 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-85 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidATF+4

Fuel

Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/65R17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 225/65R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA730 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20192026 Jeep Cherokee

2.0L Turbo I4 (GME-T4) · FWD

270 hp / 295 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt
Filter68191349AC

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Mopar 10 Year/150K)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/65R17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 225/65R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA730 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20192026 Jeep Cherokee

3.2L V6 (Pentastar) · 4WD

271 hp / 239 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity5.5 qt
Filter68191349AC

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Mopar 10 Year/150K)
Capacity10.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Front fluid75W-85 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-85 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidATF+4

Fuel

Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size225/65R17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 225/65R17 tires

Battery

Group sizeH7
CCA730 A
Shop group H7 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger18"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi