Grand Cherokee WJ · 1999–2005

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 Grand Cherokee WJ · 223 hp (1999 to 2005)

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 of the Grand Cherokee WJ generation uses the PowerTech 4.7 V8 petrol engine with 223 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
223 PS / 164 kW
Displacement
4 701 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine code
PowerTech 4.7 V8
Period covered
1999–2005
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 5 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

223 hp (164 kW), Jeep 4x4 all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 1999 to 2005.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation.

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 Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 Grand Cherokee WJ?

The PowerTech 4.7 V8 petrol engine (4 701 cc), 223 hp (164 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8?

A Chrysler MS-6395 / Fiat 9.55535-S1, DS1, GS1 / FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the PowerTech 4.7 V8 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

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

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