1986 Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 Jeep Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 2D Utility, 2.1 B takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 4D Utility, 2.1 B takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 2D Utility, 2.1 B: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 4D Utility, 2.1 B: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard: 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, 2.1 B, 4WD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 — 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, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L 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, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L 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, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L 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, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard — 2.8L 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, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 — 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, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L 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, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L 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, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L 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, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.1 B — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic — 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4 — 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5 — 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.1 B — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic — 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4 — 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5 — 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard — 2.8L 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, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 — 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, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 — 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, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L 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, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L 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, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L 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, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard — 2.8L 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, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 — 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, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 — 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, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L 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, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L 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, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L 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, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD — 2.1L 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) | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 — 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard — 2.8L 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. | — | — |
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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 1986 Jeep Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.1 B uses 5W-30; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic uses 5W-30; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic uses 5W-30; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard uses 5W-30; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.1 B uses 5W-30; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic uses 5W-30; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic uses 5W-30; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1986 Jeep Cherokee?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.1 B holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.1 B holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.1 B, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, 4WD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.5 H, RWD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1986 Jeep Cherokee?
Most 1986 Jeep Cherokee owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Jeep recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Jeep Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.