1985 Jeep Scrambler Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Jeep Scrambler oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.5 U, T4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.5 U, 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 Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 2.5 U, T4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 2.5 U, T5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Renegade, 2.5 U, T4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Renegade, 2.5 U, 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); the Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.5 U, T4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 U, 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
- Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T5: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2.5 U, T4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2.5 U, T5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.2 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T177: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T5: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Renegade, 2.5 U, T4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Renegade, 2.5 U, 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
- Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T5: 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 U, T4 — 2.5L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 U, T5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.2 C, Automatic — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 2.5 U, T4 — 2.5L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 2.5 U, T5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.2 C, Automatic — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 2.5 U, T4 — 2.5L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 2.5 U, T5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 4.2 C, Automatic — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 — 4.2L Eng | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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1985 Jeep Scrambler factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.0 quarts (8.51 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1985 Jeep Scrambler take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 U, T4 uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 U, 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; Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2.5 U, T4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2.5 U, T5 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 uses 5W-30; Renegade, 2.5 U, T4 uses 5W-30; Renegade, 2.5 U, 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; Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1985 Jeep Scrambler take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 U, T4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 U, 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; Base, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2.5 U, T4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2.5 U, T5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.2 C, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T177 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Renegade, 2.5 U, T4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Renegade, 2.5 U, 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; Renegade, 4.2 C, Standard, T5 holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Jeep Scrambler?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Jeep Scrambler. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.