Jeep Cherokee 1996 4.0 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Jeep Cherokee 1996 4.0 i Sport 4WD has been produced from January, 1999 to December, 2001. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.0 litres, which produces power of 192 horsepower on 4600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Jeep Cherokee 1996 - 2001 version and torque 305 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 400 000 and 670 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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A robust engine with great resource, but also high fuel consumption.
This Jeep Cherokee 4.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.
Jeep Cherokee 1996 4.0 i Sport 4WD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Jeep Cherokee 1996 4.0 i Sport 4WD fuel consumption is 12.3 litres per 100km (8.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 11.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 76 litres or 20.08 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.
- Jeep Cherokee 1997 4.0 MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 11.9 litres per 100 km
- Jeep Cherokee 1997 4.0 AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 11.6 litres per 100 km

Jeep Cherokee 1996 4.0 i Sport 4WD technical data
Model: | Jeep Cherokee 4.0 i Sport 4WD | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 1999. January ... 2001. December | ||
Engine: | 3956 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 192 HP ON 4600 RPM | Torque: | 305 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 11.8 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres (20.1 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.25m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.63m (height) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 932 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1954 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2223 kg |
Jeep Cherokee 1996 4.0 i Sport 4WD engine ERH
Engine reliability and common problems:
A robust engine with great resource, but also high fuel consumption.Overall, this engine can last around 400,000 to 670,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 3964 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 98.4 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86.7 mm |
Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. More service info |
Fuel system | Injection |
Jeep Cherokee 1996 4.0 i Sport 4WD oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5.7 litres (6 quarts) More service info |
Power | 175 - 195 HP ON 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 - 320 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1986 |
Duration of production | 20 years |
Engine also used on | Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Wrangler |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Jeep Cherokee crossover [1996 - 2001] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Jeep Cherokee 1997 2.5i 4x4 Mar 1997 — Nov 2000 | 2.5 Petrol | 118 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5 i SE
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.5 Petrol | 127 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5 i SE 4WD | 2.5 Petrol | 127 HP | 12.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Jeep Cherokee 1997 2.5 TD 4x4 Mar 1997 — Sep 2001 | 2.5 Diesel | 116 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
Jeep Cherokee 1997 4.0i 4x4
Mar 1997 — Sep 2001 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds |
4.0 Petrol | 178 HP | 14.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
Jeep Cherokee 1997 4.0 Jan 1997 — Jan 2001 | 4.0 Petrol | 192 HP | 11.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
Jeep Cherokee 1997 4.0 Jan 1997 — Jan 2001 | 4.0 Petrol | 192 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
Jeep Cherokee 1999 4.0 i Sport 4WD Jan 1999 — Dec 2001 | 4.0 Petrol | 192 HP | 12.3 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |