Cherokee XJ · 1991–2001

Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Cherokee XJ · 184 hp (1991 to 2001)

The Jeep Cherokee 4.0 of the Cherokee XJ generation uses the AMC 4.0 petrol engine with 184 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
184 PS / 135 kW
Displacement
3 960 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine code
AMC 4.0
Period covered
1991–2001
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 4 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

184 hp (135 kW), Jeep 4x4 all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic. Built from 1991 to 2001.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The AMC 4.0 engine is also fitted to: Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler TJ).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

Chrysler MS-6395 / Fiat 9.55535-S1, DS1, GS1 / FPW9.55535/03 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Cherokee XJ?

The AMC 4.0 petrol engine (3 960 cc), 184 hp (135 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Jeep Cherokee 4.0?

A Chrysler MS-6395 / Fiat 9.55535-S1, DS1, GS1 / FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the AMC 4.0 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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