Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5i has been produced from March, 1997 to November, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 118 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 198 Nm (Newton metres) on 3450 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Jeep Cherokee 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.
Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5i has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 165 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.4 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 76 litres or 20.08 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5i technical data
| Model: | Jeep Cherokee 2.5i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
| Production period: | 1997. March ... 2000. November | ||
| Engine: | 2464 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 272 g/km |
| Power: | 118 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 198 NM ON 3450 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 (combined) 15.6 (urban) 9.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres (20.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.25m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.63m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 965 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 2010 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2105 kg | ||
Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5i engine EPE
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 | 2464 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 98.4 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 81 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 : 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. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Jeep Cherokee 1996 2.5i oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.8 litres (4 quarts) |
| Power | 120 - 130 HP ON 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 - 200 NM ON 3450 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1983 |
| Duration of production | 19 years |
| Engine also used on | Jeep Wrangler |
All Jeep Cherokee crossover [1996 - 2001] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee 1997 2.5i 4x4 Mar 1997 — Nov 2000 | 2.5 Petrol | 118 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | All wheel |
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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 |
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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 |