1989 Jeep Comanche Oil Type & Capacity
The 1989 Jeep Comanche oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX5 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Eliminator, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Eliminator, Standard, AX15 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Eliminator, Standard, BA10/5 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX5: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Eliminator, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Eliminator, Standard, AX15: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Eliminator, Standard, BA10/5: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5: 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 E, 4WD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX4 — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX4 — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Eliminator, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Eliminator, Standard, AX15 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Eliminator, Standard, BA10/5 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5 — 4.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (30Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
10.0 quarts (9.46 L) — 50/50 mixture of AMC/JEEP/RENAULT All Season Coolant and distilled water. Includes: 2.30 qts. in coolant bottle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1989 Jeep Comanche take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX4 uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX5 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5 uses 5W-30; Eliminator, Automatic uses 5W-30; Eliminator, Standard, AX15 uses 5W-30; Eliminator, Standard, BA10/5 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15 uses 5W-30; Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5 uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1989 Jeep Comanche?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard, AX5 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Eliminator, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Eliminator, Standard, AX15 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Eliminator, Standard, BA10/5 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, AX15 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard, BA10/5 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, AX15 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard, BA10/5 holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1989 Jeep Comanche?
Most 1989 Jeep Comanche 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 1989 Jeep Comanche?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Jeep Comanche. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.