1984 Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 Jeep Cherokee takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 U, AX4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 U, T4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, AX5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, T5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 U, AX4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 U, T4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, AX5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, T5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 U, AX4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 U, T4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, AX5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, T5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 U, AX4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 U, T4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, AX5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, T5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 U, AX4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 U, T4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, AX5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, T5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 U, AX4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 U, T4 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, AX5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard, T5 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cherokee
1984 Jeep Cherokee factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.0 quarts (9.46 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1984 Jeep Cherokee take?
The 1984 Jeep Cherokee takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 (Above 32Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1984 Jeep Cherokee take?
The 1984 Jeep Cherokee holds 4.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 Jeep Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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