--- title: "Jeep Wrangler Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "How the Jeep Wrangler fluids specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the Jeep Wrangler takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 8-speed auto (850RE/8HP): Mopar ATF+4, sealed fill, ~4.8 qt for a pan service. 6-speed manual (NSG370): Mopar Manual Transmission Fluid.. Coolant: Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile Formula (orange, OAT) on gas engines. EcoDiesel uses a separate diesel-specific coolant spec. Do not mix. First change at 100,000 mi/10 years, then every 50,000 mi/5 years.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Jeep Wrangler Fluid Types and Capacities The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Jeep Wrangler fluids specification changed by year? | Model years | Transmission | Coolant | Brake | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2018-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018-2025/fluids) | 8-speed auto (850RE/8HP): Mopar ATF+4, sealed fill, ~4.8 qt for a pan service. 6-speed manual (NSG370): Mopar Manual Transmission Fluid. | Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile Formula (orange, OAT) on gas engines. EcoDiesel uses a separate diesel-specific coolant spec. Do not mix. First change at 100,000 mi/10 years, then every 50,000 mi/5 years. | Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid | | [2012-2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/fluids) | 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. | 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. | Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid | ## Full specifications by generation The fluids on a Jeep Wrangler is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018-2025/fluids) - [2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/fluids) ## Jeep Wrangler fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a Jeep Wrangler take? 8-speed auto (850RE/8HP): Mopar ATF+4, sealed fill, ~4.8 qt for a pan service. 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 Jeep Wrangler use? Mopar 10-Year/150,000-Mile Formula (orange, OAT) on gas engines. EcoDiesel uses a separate diesel-specific coolant spec. Do not mix. First change at 100,000 mi/10 years, then every 50,000 mi/5 years.. ### What brake fluid does a Jeep Wrangler take? Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid. ### What differential fluid does a Jeep Wrangler take? Dana 30/44 front (trim-dependent), Dana 44 rear (Rubicon)/Dana M200 (non-Rubicon): 75W-140 Mopar Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant on locking-diff (Rubicon) axles, 75W-90 on open diffs. ## Sources - [NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-124, clutch pressure plate](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V124-8022.PDF) - [NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787, 4xe HV battery fire risk](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V787-2073.PDF) - [The Drive, NHTSA opens investigation into 2018-2019 JL frame welds/steering](https://www.thedrive.com/news/29962/nhtsa-opens-investigation-on-2018-2019-jeep-wrangler-over-faulty-frame-welds) - [Go-Parts, 2019-2024 Jeep Wrangler steering damper guide, TSB 23-079-23](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/ps-2019-2024-jeep-wrangler-steering-damper) - [xtremediesel.com, 2020-2023 Wrangler 3.0 EcoDiesel oil spec (MS-12991, 5W-40, 9.0 qt)](https://www.xtremediesel.com/jeep-2020-wrangler-ecodiesel/fluids-filters/engine-oil) - [Victorville Motors / Fontana CDJR, Wrangler oil type & capacity by engine and year](https://www.victorvillemotors.com/service-department/service-tips/jeep-wrangler-oil-type/) - [Green Car Reports, 2021 Wrangler 4xe EPA electric range (22 mi) and MPGe (49)](https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131650_2021-jeep-wrangler-4xe-plug-in-hybrid-rated-for-22-electric-miles) - [MotorTrend, 2021 Rubicon 392 EPA fuel economy (13/17/14 mpg)](https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-392-fuel-economy-mpg) - [DrivingLine / MotorTrend, Xtreme Recon package factory 35-in tire spec (LT315/70R17)](https://www.drivingline.com/articles/37-s-and-no-lift-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-392-xtreme-recon/) - [4 Wheel Parts, JL factory tire sizes by trim (Sport 245/75R17, Rubicon 285/70R17)](https://www.4wheelparts.com/articles/what-tires-fit-on-the-jeep-wrangler-jl) - [jlwranglerforums.com, JL cabin air filter part number and location](https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/cabin-air-filter-part-servicing.5432/) - [Edmunds, 2018 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight, EPA mpg)](https://www.edmunds.com/jeep/wrangler/2018/features-specs/) ## Find your exact Wrangler - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012) More Jeep Wrangler guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.