Jeep Cherokee, XJ (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jeep Cherokee, XJ (EU) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 8 liters. Service intervals include checking every 12000 km or 12 months and changing every 48000 km or 48 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cherokee 2.5, XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 48000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 2.5 AWD, XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 48000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 4.0, XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 48000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 4.0 AWD, XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 48000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Jeep Cherokee XJ (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 8 liters across all four configurations covered in the 1987-2000 specifications, spanning both the 2.5 and 4.0 engine variants in standard and AWD drivetrains.
  • An 8-liter automatic transmission service fill is a moderately large capacity, consistent with full fluid replacement procedures that include draining the pan and refilling, rather than a partial top-up or a dry overhaul fill.
  • The check interval is set at 12,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions across all listed configurations.
  • The change interval is specified at 48,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, meaning a full fluid replacement is due every four years or four service cycles relative to the check schedule.
  • The 2.5-liter and 4.0-liter variants share an identical 8-liter capacity, indicating no difference in transmission fluid volume requirements between the four-cylinder and inline-six engine pairings in the EU-market XJ.
  • AWD and non-AWD configurations within both engine families carry the same 8-liter transmission fluid capacity, with no adjustment specified for the additional drivetrain hardware present in the AWD variants.
  • All four rows are designated for normal use conditions, meaning the 48,000 km / 48-month change interval applies specifically to standard operating circumstances as defined by that classification.

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