Jeep Cherokee, XJ (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jeep Cherokee, XJ (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,3 liters. Service intervals require checks every 12000 km or 12 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cherokee 2.5 TD, XJ (1995-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherokee 2.5 TD AWD, XJ (1995-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherokee 2.5, XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherokee 2.5 AWD, XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherokee 4.0, XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherokee 4.0 AWD, XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • All six configurations of the Jeep Cherokee XJ (EU) share an identical manual transmission fluid capacity of 3.3 liters, applying equally across the 2.5-liter petrol, 2.5 TD diesel, and 4.0-liter petrol engines in both two-wheel-drive and AWD variants.
  • A 3.3-liter capacity is consistent with a service fill figure, representing the amount of fluid required when refilling a drained but otherwise intact transmission rather than a full overhaul or component replacement scenario.
  • The check interval of 12,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, applies uniformly across all listed configurations under normal use conditions, meaning routine driving without the elevated stress associated with severe-duty cycles.
  • The 2.5-liter petrol variants in both two-wheel-drive and AWD form share a production span of 1987-2000, while the 2.5 TD diesel variants, introduced later, cover 1995-2001, reflecting a staggered model timeline within the same XJ generation.
  • The 4.0-liter petrol configurations, both two-wheel-drive and AWD, carry the same 1987-2000 span as the 2.5-liter petrol variants, indicating the larger engine was available from the earliest years of the EU-market XJ range.
  • The uniform 3.3-liter capacity across petrol and diesel engines suggests the same manual gearbox unit was fitted regardless of engine type, as differing transmissions would typically produce differing fluid capacities.

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