1983 Jeep CJ5 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Jeep CJ5 oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.5 B, T4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.5 B, T5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Renegade, 2.5 B, T4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Renegade, 2.5 B, T5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Renegade, 4.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.5 B, T4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 B, T5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.2 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T177: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Renegade, 2.5 B, T4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Renegade, 2.5 B, T5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Renegade, 4.2 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T177: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.5 B, T4 — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 B, T5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.2 C, Automatic — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 2.5 B, T4 — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 2.5 B, T5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 4.2 C, Automatic — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 — 4.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
Buy the right oil
Buy 5W-30 motor oil on Amazon1983 Jeep CJ5 oil filter on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through these links.
More specs & repair guides for your CJ5
1983 Jeep CJ5 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.8 quarts (7.38 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Jeep CJ5 take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 B, T4 uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 B, T5 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 uses 5W-30; Renegade, 2.5 B, T4 uses 5W-30; Renegade, 2.5 B, T5 uses 5W-30; Renegade, 4.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 uses 5W-30; Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1983 Jeep CJ5 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 B, T4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 B, T5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.2 C, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Renegade, 2.5 B, T4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Renegade, 2.5 B, T5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Renegade, 4.2 C, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Jeep CJ5?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Jeep CJ5. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.