It could be, but without checking with a know good gauge you will not know.
The plug or sensor above the oil filter on a 1996 Cherokee is the oil pressure sending unit. This sensor controls the oil pressure gauge.
Passengers side of the engine, right above the oil filter.
4.0L, next to the oil filter. 5.2L, back of the engine, next to the distributor.
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The transmission fluid capacity of a 1995 Jeep Cherokee is 8.5 quarts. When the fluid and filter are changed, only 4 quarts are needed.
driver side above the oil filter> its a long sensor that screws into the engine block
Plugs, Wires, Cap, Rotor, the ignition coil, Air Filter, Fuel Filter
where is the fuel filter on a 2006 jeep cherokee
A 2001 Jeep Cherokee was not built with a cabin filter.
A 2008 Jeep Cherokee does not have a cabin filter.
On the 4.7 V8 it is above the oil filter, you'll see the wires going to it.I checked and it is a 1 1/16" deep socket for the sending unit.
on the side of the engine right above the oil filter, weather tight cap on it.