1990 Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 1990 Jeep Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Utility takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Utility takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 2D Utility, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 2D Utility, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Utility: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Utility: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 2D Utility, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 2D Utility, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 2D Utility, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Utility | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Utility | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 2D Utility, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
12.0 quarts (11.35 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Includes: 2.3 qts. for the engine coolant recovery tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1990 Jeep Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, Automatic uses 10W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, Standard uses 10W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; Limited, 2D Utility uses 10W-30; Limited, 4D Utility uses 10W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, Automatic uses 10W-30; Pioneer, 2D Utility, Standard uses 10W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; Sport, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Sport, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Sport, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Sport, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 E, RWD, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 L, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 2D Utility, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Utility holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Utility holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 2D Utility, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Pioneer, 4D Utility, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
Most 1990 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 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1990 Jeep Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.