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title: "2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Transmission Fluid & Coolant"
description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 5-speed auto (W5A580): Mopar ATF+4, ~4.5 qt drain-and-fill (pan service), ~9.6 qt total. 6-speed manual (NSG370): Mopar Manual Transmission Fluid.. Coolant: Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile Formula (orange, OAT); Pentastar V6 holds roughly 11-12 qt. First change at 100,000 mi/10 years, then every 50,000 mi/5 years.."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/fluids"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Fluid Types and Capacities

Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 5-speed auto (W5A580): Mopar ATF+4, ~4.5 qt drain-and-fill (pan service), ~9.6 qt total. 6-speed manual (NSG370): Mopar Manual Transmission Fluid.. Coolant: Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile Formula (orange, OAT); Pentastar V6 holds roughly 11-12 qt. First change at 100,000 mi/10 years, then every 50,000 mi/5 years..

## 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler fluid guide (Check your manual)

| System | Fluid type & capacity |
| --- | --- |
| Coolant | Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile Formula (orange, OAT); Pentastar V6 holds roughly 11-12 qt. First change at 100,000 mi/10 years, then every 50,000 mi/5 years. |
| Transmission | 5-speed auto (W5A580): Mopar ATF+4, ~4.5 qt drain-and-fill (pan service), ~9.6 qt total. 6-speed manual (NSG370): Mopar Manual Transmission Fluid. |
| Brake fluid | Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering | Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4 (hydraulic, engine-driven pump. JK does not have electric power steering) |
| Differential | Dana 30 front (open, most trims) / Dana 44 front and rear (Rubicon, w/ Tru-Lok air lockers): Mopar 75W-90 gear oil (open diffs) or 75W-140 Mopar Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant (Rubicon Trac-Lok/locking diffs, per Mopar friction-modifier requirement) |
| Transfer case | NV241OR (Rock-Trac on Rubicon) or NV241 (Command-Trac): Mopar ATF+4, ~2.9 qt |

Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec

## Which Jeep Wrangler model years does this cover?

These fluids specifications apply to every Jeep Wrangler built from 2012 through 2017, the JK (2007-2018 platform; US 2012-2017 shown), off-road suv, solid front/rear axle (2-door; 4-door unlimited). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [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)

## What changed during the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler

| 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 |

## 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler fluids: common questions

### What transmission fluid does a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler take?

5-speed auto (W5A580): Mopar ATF+4, ~4.5 qt drain-and-fill (pan service), ~9.6 qt total. 6-speed manual (NSG370): Mopar Manual Transmission Fluid.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.

### What coolant does a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler use?

Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile Formula (orange, OAT); Pentastar V6 holds roughly 11-12 qt. First change at 100,000 mi/10 years, then every 50,000 mi/5 years..

### What brake fluid does a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler take?

Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid.

### What differential fluid does a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler take?

Dana 30 front (open, most trims) / Dana 44 front and rear (Rubicon, w/ Tru-Lok air lockers): Mopar 75W-90 gear oil (open diffs) or 75W-140 Mopar Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant (Rubicon Trac-Lok/locking diffs, per Mopar friction-modifier requirement).

## 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)

## Other Jeep Wrangler generations

- [2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018-2025/fluids)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/fluids).

## More for the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/brakes)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.