Jeep Cherokee, SJ

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jeep Cherokee, SJ manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,1 liters. Service intervals include checking at 8000 km and changing at 48000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Cherokee (1980-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,1 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 48000 km
  • Code: T-18/T-18a 4/1
Cherokee (1974-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,1 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 48000 km
  • Code: T-18/T-18a 4/1
Cherokee V8, 360 (1974-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,1 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 48000 km
  • Code: T-18/T-18a 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Jeep Cherokee SJ manual transmission holds 3.1 liters of fluid across all listed configurations, a capacity consistent with the full-fill level expected during a service drain-and-refill rather than a partial top-up.
  • A check interval of 8,000 km applies to all three configurations under normal use conditions, meaning fluid level and condition are inspected at that mileage point without a full fluid exchange being required.
  • The change interval is set at 48,000 km for all listed configurations under normal use, placing a full fluid exchange at roughly six times the check interval.
  • The 1974-1979 base Cherokee and the V8 360 variant of the same years share identical manual transmission fluid specifications, with the same 3.1-liter capacity and the same 8,000 km check and 48,000 km change intervals.
  • The 1980-1983 Cherokee carries the same 3.1-liter capacity and service intervals as the 1974-1979 models, indicating no change in manual transmission fluid requirements across the full 1974-1983 production span covered by these specifications.

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