1985 Jeep Cherokee Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1985 Jeep Cherokee oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1985 Jeep Cherokee, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1985 Jeep Cherokee oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
2.1L 4-cylinder [B] B Diesel Turbo	6.2 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (-23 To 38°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -7°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)	N/A
2.5L 4-cylinder [U] U	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	N/A
2.8L 6-cylinder [W] W	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	N/A

Select Your 1985 Jeep Cherokee Engine Option

2.1L 4-cylinder Engine Code [B] B Diesel Turbo

Engine:

2.1L 4-cylinder [B] B Diesel Turbo [aka 2.1L 4-cylinder (Diesel Turbo)]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6.2 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (-23 To 38°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -7°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Jeep Cherokee 2.1L 4-cylinder [B] B Diesel Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

CH-4

Oil Capacity:

6.2 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (-23 To 38°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -7°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [U] U

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder [U] U [aka 2.5L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L 4-cylinder [U] U oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code [W] W

Engine:

2.8L 6-cylinder [W] W [aka 2.8L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Jeep Cherokee 2.8L 6-cylinder [W] W oil change details

Oil Grade:

SJ

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -1°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.2 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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