1988 Jeep Pickup Oil Type & Capacity
The 1988 Jeep Pickup takes 5W-30 motor oil — 5.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J10, Automatic — J10,5.9L 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. | — |
| J10, Automatic — J10 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| J10, Standard — J10,5.9L 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. | — |
| J10, Standard — J10 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| J20 — J20,5.9L 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. | — |
| J20 — J20 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Pickup
1988 Jeep Pickup factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
14.0 quarts (13.24 L) — 50/50 mixture of AMC/JEEP/RENAULT All Season Coolant and distilled water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1988 Jeep Pickup take?
The 1988 Jeep Pickup takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (Above 30Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1988 Jeep Pickup take?
The 1988 Jeep Pickup holds 5.0 quarts with a filter change, or 4.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1988 Jeep Pickup?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1988 Jeep Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.