Jeep Cherokee
Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the Jeep Cherokee — from 1987 to 2026.
1987–2001 Jeep Cherokee
2.5L I4 (AMC 150) · 4WD
130 hp / 149 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (AX-5)
Fluid75W-90 GL-3
Drain & fill3.3 qt
Full capacity3.3 qt
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
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
1987–2001 Jeep Cherokee
4.0L I6 (AMC 242) · 4WD
190 hp / 225 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (AW4)
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity8 qt
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
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
2014–2018 Jeep Cherokee
2.4L I4 (Tigershark) · 4WD
184 hp / 171 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
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
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
2014–2018 Jeep Cherokee
2.4L I4 (Tigershark) · FWD
184 hp / 171 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2014–2018 Jeep Cherokee
3.2L V6 (Pentastar) · 4WD
271 hp / 239 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
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
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
2014–2018 Jeep Cherokee
3.2L V6 (Pentastar) · FWD
271 hp / 239 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2019–2026 Jeep Cherokee
2.0L Turbo I4 (GME-T4) · 4WD
270 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
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
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
2019–2026 Jeep Cherokee
2.0L Turbo I4 (GME-T4) · FWD
270 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2019–2026 Jeep Cherokee
3.2L V6 (Pentastar) · 4WD
271 hp / 239 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic (948TE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
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
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