Jeep Cherokee, XJ (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jeep Cherokee, XJ (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 8 liters. Service intervals include 12000 miles, 30000 miles, 30000 miles/24 months, and 60000 miles/48 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cherokee 2.5 (USA), XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 2.5 (USA), XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 12000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 2.5 AWD (USA), XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 2.5 AWD (USA), XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 12000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 4.0 (USA), XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 4.0 (USA), XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 4.0 AWD (USA), XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherokee 4.0 AWD (USA), XJ (1987-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all configurations of the Jeep Cherokee XJ (1987-2000) covered here, the automatic transmission fluid capacity is uniformly 8 liters, regardless of engine size or drivetrain layout.
  • An 8-liter figure for an automatic transmission service fill is a moderately large capacity, consistent with the fluid volume required to service the pan, filter, and torque converter circuit on a full-size automatic unit of that era.
  • The 2.5-liter configurations carry a normal-use change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first, while the 4.0-liter configurations extend that interval significantly to 60,000 miles or 48 months under the same normal-use condition.
  • Under severe-use conditions, the 2.5-liter automatic transmission interval drops to 12,000 miles with no time-based alternative stated, cutting the normal-use interval by more than half.
  • The 4.0-liter configurations under severe use carry a 30,000-mile interval, which matches exactly the normal-use interval specified for the 2.5-liter engine, illustrating how engine displacement correlates with differing service schedules across the XJ lineup.
  • The AWD variants of both the 2.5 and 4.0 share identical automatic transmission fluid capacities and change intervals with their two-wheel-drive counterparts, indicating the drivetrain configuration does not alter the transmission service schedule in these specifications.
  • The normal-use interval for the 4.0-liter at 60,000 miles and 48 months represents one of the longer automatic transmission service intervals typical of that period, reflecting manufacturer confidence in fluid longevity under non-demanding operating conditions.

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