he Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) was the first of the sport utility vehicles that were introduced between 1992-93, and involved both American Motors and Chrysler, who bought out American.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) was the first of the sport utility vehicles that were introduced between 1992-93, and involved both American Motors and Chrysler, who bought out American. The 1994 model year has the SE attached to it. Power windows and doors were not included in the standard package until 1995. The ZJ’s last hurrah was in 1998, so maintaining your ZJ with the right parts and fluids is crucial. Most ZJ owners do most of the maintenance themselves, which means that the fluids have to be maintained within proper ranges to continue to have a good solid ride. XJ Grand Cherokees have parameters that are specific only to them, so make sure you verify and look up what fluid type you need. The chart below can help you to find the right lubes and fluids for your ZJ. If you still have your ZJ owner’s manual, it can help you fine tune the requirements, but we’ve provided a handy reference for when you begin your work.
Description | Type | Capacities |
|---|---|---|
| 5.9L Engine Oil | 5W-30 or 10W30 | 6 Quarts / 5.7 Liters |
| 5.2L Engine Oil | 5W-30 or 10W30 | 4 Quarts / 3.8 Liters |
| 4.0L Engine Oil | 5W-30 or 10W-30 | 5 Quarts / 4.7 Liters |
| 5.9L Coolant | 50/50 Mixture 3 Year Formula IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology) | 14.9 Quarts / 14.1 Liters |
| 5.2L Coolant | 50/50 Mixture 3 Year Formula IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology) | 14.9 Quarts / 14.1 Liters |
| 4.0L Coolant | 50/50 Mixture 3 Year Formula IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology) | 12 Quarts / 11.4 Liters |
| AW4 4-Speed Automatic | ATF-4 | 3.5 Quarts / 3.3 Liters (Service Fill) 8.2 Quarts / 8 Liters (Overhaul Fill) |
| 42RE 4-Speed Automatic | ATF+4 | 3.5 Quarts / 3.3 Liters (Service Fill) 10 Quarts / 9.4 Liters (Overhaul Fill) |
| 44RE 4-Speed Automatic | ATF+4 | 3.5 Quarts / 3.3 Liters (Service Fill) 10 Quarts / 9.4 Liters (Overhaul Fill) |
| 46RH 4-Speed Automatic | ATF+4 | 3 Quarts / 2.8 Liters (Service Fill) 11 Quarts / 10.4 Liters (Overhaul Fill) |
| 46RE 4-Speed Automatic | ATF+4 | 3 Quarts / 2.8 Liters (Service Fill) 11 Quarts / 10.4 Liters (Overhaul Fill) |
| AX-15 Manual | 75W-90 API Grade GL-5 Gear Lubricant or Equivalent | 3.27 Quarts / 3.10 Liters |
| NP231 Transfer Case | ATF+4 | 1.1 Quarts / 1 Liter |
| NV242 Transfer Case | ATF+4 | 1.5 Quarts / 1.4 Liter |
| NV249 Transfer Case | ATF+4 | 1.2 Quarts / 1.1 Liters |
| Dana 30 - Front Axle | 80W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant | 1.3 Quarts / 1.2 Liters |
| Dana 35 Axle | 80W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant | 1.8 Quarts / 1.7 Liters |
| Dana 44 - Rear Axle | 80W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant | 2 Quarts / 1.89 Liters |
| *Limited-Slip (Trac-lok) Rear Axles require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Limited Slip Additive | ||
| *75W140 Gear and Axle Lubricant Recommended For Towing | ||
| Brake Master Cylinder | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | As Required / To Full Mark |
| Clutch Master Cylinder | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | As Required / To Full Mark |
| Power Steering Reservoir | Power Steering Fluid +4 (If unavailable ATF+4 is Acceptable) | As Required / To Full Mark |
Type: 5W-30 or 10W30
Capacities: 6 Quarts / 5.7 Liters
Description: 5.2L Engine Oil
Type: 5W-30 or 10W30
Capacities: 4 Quarts / 3.8 Liters
Description: 4.0L Engine Oil
Type: 5W-30 or 10W-30
Capacities: 5 Quarts / 4.7 Liters
Description: 5.9L Coolant
Type: 50/50 Mixture 3 Year Formula IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology)
Capacities: 14.9 Quarts / 14.1 Liters
Description: 5.2L Coolant
Type: 50/50 Mixture 3 Year Formula IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology)
Capacities: 14.9 Quarts / 14.1 Liters
Description: 4.0L Coolant
Type: 50/50 Mixture 3 Year Formula IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology)
Capacities: 12 Quarts / 11.4 Liters
Description: AW4 4-Speed Automatic
Type: ATF-4
Capacities:
3.5 Quarts / 3.3 Liters (Service Fill)
8.2 Quarts / 8 Liters (Overhaul Fill)
Description: 42RE 4-Speed Automatic
Type: ATF+4
Capacities:
3.5 Quarts / 3.3 Liters (Service Fill)
10 Quarts / 9.4 Liters (Overhaul Fill)
Description: 44RE 4-Speed Automatic
Type: ATF+4
Capacities:
3.5 Quarts / 3.3 Liters (Service Fill)
10 Quarts / 9.4 Liters (Overhaul Fill)
Description: 46RH 4-Speed Automatic
Type: ATF+4
Capacities:
3 Quarts / 2.8 Liters (Service Fill)
11 Quarts / 10.4 Liters (Overhaul Fill)
Description: 46RE 4-Speed Automatic
Type: ATF+4
Capacities: 3 Quarts / 2.8 Liters (Service Fill)
11 Quarts / 10.4 Liters (Overhaul Fill)
Description: AX-15 Manual
Type: 75W-90 API Grade GL-5 Gear Lubricant or Equivalent
Capacities: 3.27 Quarts / 3.10 Liters
Description: NP231 Transfer Case
Type: ATF+4
Capacities: 1.1 Quarts / 1 Liter
Description: NV242 Transfer Case
Type: ATF+4
Capacities: 1.5 Quarts / 1.4 Liter
Description: NV249 Transfer Case
Type: ATF+4
Capacities: 1.2 Quarts / 1.1 Liters
Description: Dana 30 - Front Axle
Type: 80W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant
Capacities: 1.3 Quarts / 1.2 Liters
Description: Dana 35 Axle
Type: 80W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant
Capacities: 1.8 Quarts / 1.7 Liters
Description: Dana 44 - Rear Axle
Type: 80W-90 Gear and Axle Lubricant
Capacities: 2 Quarts / 1.89 Liters
*Limited-Slip (Trac-lok) Rear Axles require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) Limited Slip Additive
*75W140 Gear and Axle Lubricant Recommended For Towing
Description: Brake Master Cylinder
Type: DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Capacities: As Required / To Full Mark
Description: Clutch Master Cylinder
Type: DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Capacities: As Required / To Full Mark
Description: Power Steering Reservoir
Type: Power Steering Fluid +4 (If unavailable ATF+4 is Acceptable)
Capacities: As Required / To Full Mark
