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The following is a list of factory recommended service intervals and related information pertaining to 2005 Grand Cherokee WK models (USA). Differences will be noted as the information becomes available. Befe performing any service, check your vehicle owners manual for verification of intervals, capacities and other recommendations, cautions and warnings.
WARNING: You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service or maintenance job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Service Interval “A” (Light)
Service Interval “A” is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule “B.” Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule “B”. Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.
Service Interval B (Heavy)
Follow this schedule if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions:
- Day or night temperatures are below 0°C (32°F)
- Stop and go driving
- Excessive engine idling
- Driving in dusty conditions
- Short trips of less than 16.2 km (10 miles)
- More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32°C (90°F)
- Trailer towing
- Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service)
- Off-road or desert driving
- If equipped for and operated with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.
Description | Specification / Capacity | Type / Part # | Service Interval A |
Service Interval B |
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Air Cleaner Filter |
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3.0 V6 CRD3.7 V6
4.7 V8 5.7 V8 Hemi 6.1L V8 Hemi |
Mopar® p/n 5018777AB (3.0 V6 )Mopar® p/n 5018777AB (3.7 V6)
Mopar® p/n 5018777AB (4.7 V8) Mopar® p/n P4510475 (4.7 V8) Mopar® p/n 5018777AB (5.7 V8) Mopar® p/n 5018777AB (6.1 V8) |
30,000 mi. 24 mo. |
15,000 mi. 12 mo. |
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Axles, front and rear |
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200mm (front) 200mm (front, ELSD*) 213mm (rear) 226mm (rear, SRT8) |
C200F 57.5 oz (± 2 oz.) C200FE 57.5 oz (± 2 oz.) C213R 226RBI (Dana 44) |
All models, all axles:Mopar® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic (API-GL5)
Mopar p/n 04874469 (MSRP $33.50 per quart) Electronic axle notes: Electronic (ELSD) axles require 118 ml (4 ounces) of Limited Slip Additive be added to the lubricant. (Mopar additive p/n 04318060AB $10.50 MSRP 4 oz. bottle) ELSD axles are standard with Quadra-Drive II. SRT8 axles DO NOT require Limited Slip Additive. Axle cover bolt torque: Front and rear axle drain plug torque: 44 ft. lbs/60 N·m See images at far left for additional axle information. SRT8 axle and t-case fluid change directions
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3.0 V6 CRD | 10 qts. (w/filter, 3.0 V6)Oil pan bolt torque: 22 ft. lbs./30 N·m | 5W-30 (3.0 V6)Use only SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Engine Oil that meets Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106 or Mercedes Benz MB 229.51 and ACEA C3 qualified engine oils.
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12,500 mi. 12 mo. |
6,250 mi. 6 mo. |
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3.7 V6
4.7 V8
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5 qts. (w/filter, 3.7 V6)Oil pan bolt torque: 25 ft. lbs./34 N·m
6 qts. (w/filter, 4.7 V8) Oil pan bolt torque: 25 ft. lbs./34 N·m |
2005 models 5W-30 (3.7 V6 and 4.7L V8)MOPAR® API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.2006-2009 models 5W-20 (3.7 V6 and 4.7L V8)MOPAR® API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.2010 models 5W-20 (3.7 V6)MOPAR® API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.Synthetic Engine Oils: You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recommended oil quality requirements are met, and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. |
6,000 mi. 6 mo. |
3,000 mi. 3 mo. |
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5.7 V8 Hemi
6.1L V8 Hemi |
7 qts. (w/filter, 5.7 V8)Oil pan bolt torque: 20 ft. lbs./27 N·m
7 qts. (w/filter, 6.1 V8)* Oil pan bolt torque: 20 ft. lbs./27 N·m |
5W-20 (5.7 V8 Hemi)MOPAR® API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
(Note: It is important to use only 5W-20 oil for proper operation of the Multiple Displacement System. Use of other weight oils will affect the on/off timing window of the MDS system and may also result in unbalanced engine wear). 0W-40 or 5W-40 (6.1 V8 Hemi) (For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF, and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725. The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil, such as Pennzoil Platinum® European Formula SAE 5W-40 or equivalent.) *Note for the 6.1L engine: The oil change specification calls for 7 quarts of oil when changing the oil and filter. Some owners have reported a slight to moderate overfill reading on the dipstick when installing a full 7 quarts. The 6.1L engine drains the oil slower than other engines. Drain the old warmed oil for at least 20 minutes to get as much out as possible. We suggest adding around 6-1/2 quarts, run the engine for a few minutes, shut it down and let sit for awhile, then fill as neccessary to bring the reading to the safe area on the dipstick. The top of the safe area represent the proper “full” level. Note that adding a full 7 quarts (with filter change) will never overfill the engine to such an extent that any oil foaming or harm will result, even if the level is beyond the “safe” reading on the dipstick.
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Transfer cases (4WD/AWD Grand Cherokees only) Grand Cherokee WK’s use three different transfer cases, identified on the interior shift console. A circular ID tag is attached to the rear of each transfer case. The ID tag provides the transfer case model number, assembly number, gear ratio and location of manufacture. The transfer case serial number also represents the date of build. See also: WK Four-Wheel Drive Systems
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NV140Quadra-Trac I
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1.4 pts. (22.4 oz./0.7 qts.) | Automatic Transmission FluidMopar® ATF+4, type 9602 (p/n 05013457AA quart MSRP $8.75) or (p/n 05013458AA gallon MSRP $34.15)(***Usage of other fluids/lubricants is not recommended***)Transfer case drain plug torque: 15-25 ft. lbs/20-34 N·m |
30,000 mi. 36 mo. |
30,000 mi. 36 mo. |
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NV245Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II |
3.8 pts. (60.8 oz./1.9 qts.) | Transfer Case FluidMopar NV245/247/249 (p/n 05016796AC MSRP $13.60)
(***Usage of other fluids/lubricants is not recommended***) Transfer case drain plug torque: 15-25 ft. lbs/20-34 N·m |
30,000 mi. 36 mo. |
30,000 mi. 36 mo. |
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NV146SRT8 only
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3.8 pts. (60.8 oz./1.9 qts.) | Transfer Case FluidMopar NV146 (p/n 68001758AA MSRP $58.05)
or Castrol BOT89 M1 Plus lubricant (***Usage of other fluids/lubricants is not recommended***) Transfer case drain plug torque: 15-25 ft. lbs/20-34 N·m NOTE: The fluid full level on the NV146 is 25-35 MM (0.98-1.38 In.) below the bottom of the fill plug. This is different from the other Grand Cherokee applications. It is important that the transfer case not be overfilled and that the correct fluid is used. SRT8 axle and t-case fluid change directions
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30,000 mi. 36 mo. |
30,000 mi. 36 mo. |
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W5A580(Note: available with 3.7 & 6.1L V8 engines only) | 4-6 qts. (service)9.5-10 qts. (overhaul) | Automatic Transmission FluidMopar® ATF +4, type 9602
Filter: (internal, flat) p/n 52108325AA |
100,000 mi. | 60,000 mi. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
545RFE(Note: available with 4.7 V8 and 5.7 V8 engines only) | 5.5 qts. (2WD service)6.5 qts. (4WD service)
14 qts. (overhaul) |
Automatic Transmission FluidMopar® ATF +4, type 9602
Filter # 1 (internal, flat): 4WD – Primary filter: p/n 5013470AD Filter # 2 (internal, round):
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Brake caliper pins | Lubrication of brake caliper pins | 18,000 mi. 18 mo. |
12,000 mi. 12 mo. |
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Brake linings | Inspection of brake linings | 18,000 mi. 18 mo. |
12,000 mi. 12 mo. |
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Brake master cylinder | MOPAR® Brake Fluid DOT 3, SAE J1703 (If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.)12 oz. Bottle – p/n 04318080AB 32 oz. Bottle – p/n 04318081AB |
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Cabin Air Filter | Mopar® p/n 5013595AA | 24 mo. | 12 mo. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cooling systemCAUTION: You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant/anti-freeze or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.Engine Coolant Checks Check engine coolant/anti-freeze protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If engine coolant/anti-freeze is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant/anti-freeze. |
3.0 V6 – 14.0 qts. (resevoir filled to MAX level)3.7 V6 – 9.0 qts. (resevoir filled to MAX level)4.7 V8 – 14.5 qts. (resevoir filled to MAX level)5.7 V8 – 14.5 qts. (resevoir filled to MAX level)6.1L – 14.8 qts. (resevoir filled to MAX level) |
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5-year/100,000 mile formula p/n 68048953AB (formerly 5066386AA) MSRP $21.95/gallon.The recommended mixture is 50/50 ethylene-glycol and water. Never use pure antifreeze.The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion protection. Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769), or the equivalent ethylene-glycol base coolant with organic corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) is recommended. This coolant offers the best engine cooling without corrosion when mixed with 50% ethylene-glycol and 50% distilled water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses color (red/orange) or becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solution.Notes:Antifreeze mixture must always be at least 44%, all climates year round. Maximum protection (-90d) is provided with a 68% mixture protection.Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.CAUTION: Use of Propylene-Glycol based coolants is not recommended, as they provide less freeze protection and less corrosion protection.CAUTION: Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769) may not be mixed with any other type of antifreeze. Mixing of coolants other than specified (non-HOAT or other HOAT), may result in engine damage that may not be covered under the new vehicle warranty, and decreased corrosion protection. CAUTION: Do not use coolant additives that are claimed to improve engine cooling. Avoid non-HOAT mixtures, such as Prestone 50/50, that claim they can be used in vehicles of “all makes, all models”.
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100,000 mi. 60 mo. |
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Fuel | Tank sizes:20.5 gallons (2005-2006 models)21.5 gallons (2007-up models)22.0 gallons (2007-up diesel models) |
Diesel:Use only the best quality fuel with a calculated Cetane Index of 50 or higher. In addition, the manufacturer recommends using diesel fuel with a sulfur content of less than 350 ppm.
Gasoline:
87 octane Regular unleaded 89 octane Mid-grade unleaded 91 octane or higher Premium unleaded NOTE: The use of Premium gasoline is NOT recommended for the 3.7L, 4.7L or 5.7L engines. Under normal conditions, the use of Premium gasoline will not provide a benefit over high quality Regular and Mid-grade gasoline, and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance. NOTE: DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol or E85 Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components. |
As required(6.1L Hemi, more often) |
As required(6.1L Hemi, more often) |
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Fuel filter | Two fuel filters are used. One is located at the bottom of the fuel pump module, the other is located inside the module. A separate frame mounted fuel filter is not used with any gasoline engine. They do not require normal scheduled maintenance. Filters should only be replaced if a diagnostic procedure indicates to do so. | Normal scheduled maintenance not required | Normal scheduled maintenance not required | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel filter/water separator unit | Inspect and replace if necessary(3.0L CRD engines only) | 50,000 mi. | 25,000 mi. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ignition cables | Inspect and replace if necessary(2005 5.7L engines only) | 60,000 mi. | 60,000 mi. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lube, chassis | There are no grease fittings on 2005-up Grand Cherokee models. Chassis lube is not required. | (not required) | (not required) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parking brake | Parking brake adjustment (vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes) | 30,000 mi. 30 mo. |
30,000 mi. 30 mo. |
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PCV valve | 53032800AA (3.7 V8 2005-2006) 53034065AA (3.7 V8 2007-2009)53032800AA (4.7 V8 2005) 53032925AC (4.7 V8 2006-2007) 53032855AA (4.7 V8 2008-2009)53032531AE (5.7 V8 2005-2006) 53032940AB (5.7 V8 2007-2009)05037831AA (6.1 V8 2006-2009) |
60,000 mi. 48 mo. |
30,000 mi. 30 mo. |
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Power steering fluid | 1 quart | Mopar® Hydraulic fluid/Power steering fluid p/n 5142893AA(CAUTION: DO NOT use ATF+4 transmission fluid or other types of power steering fluids when servicing or topping-off the 2005-2010 Grand Cherokee power steering / hydraulic system. Damage to the power steering / hydraulic system can occur if the wrong hydraulic / power steering fluid is used. | Check 7,500 mi. |
Check 7,500 mi. |
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Refridgerant, A/C | 24 oz., 1.5 lbs. | R-134A | Normal scheduled maintenance not required | Normal scheduled maintenance not required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Serpentine drive belt | Inspect, replace if necessary.Under severe and off-road conditions inspect the belt annually | p/n 4891587AA (3.0 V6 CRD 2005-2008.5) p/n 4892791AA (3.7 V8 2005-2007) p/n 68027636AA (3.7 V8 2008-2009)p/n 4892791AA (4.7 V8 2005-2007) p/n 68027636AA (4.7 V8 2008-2009)p/n 53013676AC (5.7 V8 2005-2008) p/n 68060352AA (5.7 V8 2009-2010)p/n 5037542AA (6.1 V8 2006-2010)(If not replaced at first interval, inspect again each additional 12,000 mi./12 mo.) |
60,000 mi. 60 mo. |
60,000 mi. 60 mo. |
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Spark plugs(see also: WK spark plugs) |
3.7 V6 Mopar p/n SPZFR6F11G (NGK) (.042 gap, 6 plugs, tighten to 20 ft. lbs.)4.7 V8 (2005-2007) Mopar p/n SPRC12MCC4 (Champion 439) (.040 gap, 8 plugs, tighten to 20 ft. lbs.)(NOTE: The 4.7L V–8 engine is equipped with copper core ground electrode spark plugs. They must be replaced with the same type/number spark plug as the original. If another spark plug is substituted, preignition will result.)4.7 V8 (2008-2010) Mopar p/n SPFR8TE2AA (Bosch Nickel Yttrium) (intake side) (.040 gap, 8 plugs, tighten to 20 ft. lbs.)Mopar p/n SPFR8TI332 (Bosch Iridium) (exhaust side) (.050 gap, 8 plugs, tighten to 20 ft. lbs.)CAUTION: This engine uses TWO DIFFERENT types of spark plugs. A total of 16 plugs is used. The plugs are mounted in two rows (banks). The upper row is used on the intake valve side of the cylinder head. The lower row is used on the exhaust valve side of the cylinder head. The upper row uses Bosch Nickel Yttrium plugs. The lower row uses Bosch Iridium plugs. DO NOT INTERCHANGE THESE PLUGS.5.7 V8 Hemi (2005-2008) Mopar p/n SPRE14MCC4 (Champion 570) (.045 gap, 16 plugs, tighten to 13 ft. lbs.*) (*NOTE: The 5.7L V-8 is equipped with torque critical tapered design spark plugs. Do not exceed 15 ft. lbs. torque.) 5.7 V8 Hemi (2009-2010) (*NOTE: The 5.7L V-8 is equipped with torque critical tapered design spark plugs. Do not exceed 15 ft. lbs. torque.) 6.1 V8 Hemi (*NOTE: The 6.1L V-8 is equipped with torque critical tapered design spark plugs. Do not exceed 15 ft. lbs. torque.) |
30,000 mi.SRT8 102,000 mi. | 30,000 mi.SRT8 51,000 mi. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Throttle body cleaning | THE THROTTLE BODY ***CANNOT BE CLEANED,*** DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR APPLY SILICONE LUBRICANTS TO ANY PART OF THE THROTTLE BODY. These types of products can damage the throttle body components. The throttle body has no serviceable components and is replaced as an assembly. | (not required) | (not required) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire rotation | All models except SRT8(DO NOT rotate tires on SRT8 models) | 6,000 mi. | 6,000 mi. |