1991 Jeep Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
The 1991 Jeep Cherokee oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Briarwood takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 2D Utility, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Laredo, 4D Utility, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2D Utility, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2D Utility, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4D Utility, Automatic takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4D Utility, Standard takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Briarwood: 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, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Laredo, 4D Utility, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2D Utility, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2D Utility, Standard: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4D Utility, Automatic: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4D Utility, 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 P, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Briarwood | 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, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Laredo, 4D Utility, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 2D Utility, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 2D Utility, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4D Utility, Automatic | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 4D Utility, Standard | API - SAE 10W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cherokee
1991 Jeep Cherokee factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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 1991 Jeep Cherokee take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; Briarwood uses 10W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, Automatic uses 10W-30; Laredo, 2D Utility, Standard uses 10W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, Automatic uses 10W-30; Laredo, 4D Utility, Standard uses 10W-30; Limited uses 10W-30; Sport, 2D Utility, Automatic uses 10W-30; Sport, 2D Utility, Standard uses 10W-30; Sport, 4D Utility, Automatic uses 10W-30; Sport, 4D Utility, Standard uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1991 Jeep Cherokee take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, 4WD holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 2.5 P, RWD holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility, 4.0 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Briarwood 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, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Laredo, 4D Utility, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 2D Utility, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 2D Utility, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 4D Utility, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 4D Utility, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1991 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1991 Jeep Cherokee. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.