--- title: "2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler, the JK (2007-2018 platform; US 2012-2017 shown), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the JK (2007-2018 platform; US 2012-2017 shown), Off-road SUV, solid front/rear axle (2-door; 4-door Unlimited). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 6 qt | | Battery | Group 34/78 (also fits H6/Group 48), 700 CCA | | Tire size | 225/75R16 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 15" / 15" / 12" rear | | Max towing | 3,500 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.6L V6 (Pentastar) | 2012-2017 | All trims (Sport, Sport S, Sahara, Rubicon, and special editions), sole US engine for 2012-2017 | 0W-20 | 6 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 replaces the old 3.8L V6 across the JK lineup; 5-speed automatic (W5A580) replaces the 4-speed | | 2013 | Moab special edition added; minor trim/options shuffle | | 2015 | Willys Wheeler and Rubicon Hard Rock special editions; no major mechanical changes | | 2017 | Final year of the JK before the JL replaces it for 2018, some 2018-titled JK-based 'Wrangler JK' models were sold as 2018 carryovers alongside the new JL; see JL generation notes | ## Model years in this generation - [2012 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012) - [2013 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2013) - [2014 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2014) - [2015 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2015) - [2016 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2016) - [2017 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2017) For the full nameplate history, see the [Jeep Wrangler guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler). ## Sources - [Mopar/AMSOIL OE lookup, 2013 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L oil spec](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/jeep/wrangler/3-6l-6-cyl-engine-code-g-erb-h/) - [WranglerForum, 3.6L oil capacity (owner's manual quotes, 6 qt)](https://www.wranglerforum.com/answers/how-many-quarts-of-oil-does-a-jeep-wrangler-3-6-take/) - [WranglerForum, Mopar 3.6L oil filter part numbers (spin-on vs. cartridge)](https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/mopar-3-6l-oil-filters-difference.1640369/) - [ChallengerTalk, Pentastar 3.6L spark plug part number/gap (Champion RER8ZWYCB4 / Mopar SP149125AD)](https://www.challengertalk.com/threads/spark-plug-replacement-for-3-6l-pentastar.213266/) - [WranglerForum, Rubicon Dana 44 rear diff fluid (75W-140 Mopar synthetic)](https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/diff-oil-gear-oil-for-rubicon-dana-44-rear.2413691/) - [WranglerForum, JK oil-change light reset procedure (accelerator-pedal method)](https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/oil-change-notification-reset.147085/) - [au7o.io, 3.6L Pentastar oil cooler/filter housing cracking (2012-2025)](https://au7o.io/known-issues/jeep-wrangler) - [Edmunds, 2012 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://www.edmunds.com/jeep/wrangler/2012/features-specs/) - [Car and Driver, 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD 2dr specs/EPA mpg](https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/wrangler/specs/2012/jeep_wrangler_jeep-wrangler-2-door_2012) - [ExtremeTerrain, Jeep Wrangler JK factory tire sizes by trim](https://www.extremeterrain.com/jeep-wrangler-tire-size-guide.html) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.