Jeep Grand Cherokee, ZJ (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Jeep Grand Cherokee, ZJ (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,3 liters. Service intervals include 37500 km or 18000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Grand Cherokee 4.0 (USA), ZJ (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Change 37500 km
  • Code: 5/1
Grand Cherokee 4.0 (USA), ZJ (1992-1996)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Change 18000 miles
  • Code: 5/1
Grand Cherokee 4.0 AWD (USA), ZJ (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Change 37500 km
  • Code: 5/1
Grand Cherokee 4.0 AWD (USA), ZJ (1992-1996)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,3 liter
  • Change 18000 miles
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ carries a manual transaxle fluid capacity of 3.3 liters across all listed configurations, covering both the standard 4.0 and 4.0 AWD variants for the 1992-1996 model years.
  • A 3.3-liter capacity figure is consistent with a service fill specification, representing the amount of fluid needed during a routine drain-and-refill rather than a complete overhaul of the transmission assembly.
  • Under normal use conditions, the manual transaxle fluid change interval is set at 37,500 km for both the 4.0 and 4.0 AWD configurations.
  • Under severe use conditions, the change interval is expressed in miles rather than kilometers, at 18,000 miles, which converts to approximately 28,968 km — a notably shorter interval than the 37,500 km specified for normal use.
  • The capacity figure of 3.3 liters remains unchanged between normal and severe use conditions, meaning the difference between the two service classifications affects only the change frequency, not the fluid volume required.
  • The 4.0 AWD variant shares identical capacity and interval specifications with the standard 4.0 configuration across both normal and severe use conditions, indicating no differentiation in manual transaxle service requirements between the two drivetrain layouts.

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