Jeep Wrangler · 2012–2025
Jeep Wrangler Oil Type and Capacity
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Jeep Wrangler oil specification changed by year?
| Model years | Viscosity | Capacity | OEM filter | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2025 | 0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-40 | 5 / 5.5 / 9 / 7 qt | Mopar 68191349AC (cartridge) | Oil-life monitor determines interval, typically ~8,000–10,000 mi with full synthetic (normal); 5,000 mi (severe service) |
| 2012–2017 | 0W-20 | 6 qt | Mopar MO-339 (spin-on, early production) or Mopar 68191349AC (cartridge, later production), the Pentastar switched filter styles mid-run; confirm against the block before ordering | Oil-life monitor determines interval, typically ~10,000 mi with full synthetic (normal); 5,000 mi (severe service, off-road, towing, frequent short trips) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The oil 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.
Jeep Wrangler oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a Jeep Wrangler take?
- It depends on the engine. The 3.6L V6 (Pentastar, +eTorque mild hybrid on some trims/years) takes 5 quarts; The 2.0L Turbo I4 ("Hurricane 4") takes 5.5 quarts; The 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 takes 9 quarts; The 4xe Plug-In Hybrid (2.0L Turbo I4 + electric motor) takes 5 quarts; The 6.4L V8 ("392", Rubicon 392) takes 7 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a Jeep Wrangler take?
- 0W-20 meeting API SN Plus/SP / ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A / Chrysler MS-6395, full synthetic (required, not merely recommended). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a Jeep Wrangler?
- The factory specification is 0W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.
How often does a Jeep Wrangler need an oil change?
- Oil-life monitor determines interval, typically ~8,000–10,000 mi with full synthetic (normal); 5,000 mi (severe service). Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.
What oil filter does a Jeep Wrangler take?
- The OEM filter is Mopar 68191349AC (cartridge). Common equivalents: Fram XG10575, Wix 57062, Purolator L14459.
Sources
- NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-124, clutch pressure plate
- NHTSA Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-787, 4xe HV battery fire risk
- The Drive, NHTSA opens investigation into 2018–2019 JL frame welds/steering
- Go-Parts, 2019–2024 Jeep Wrangler steering damper guide, TSB 23-079-23
- xtremediesel.com, 2020–2023 Wrangler 3.0 EcoDiesel oil spec (MS-12991, 5W-40, 9.0 qt)
- Victorville Motors / Fontana CDJR, Wrangler oil type & capacity by engine and year
- Green Car Reports, 2021 Wrangler 4xe EPA electric range (22 mi) and MPGe (49)
- MotorTrend, 2021 Rubicon 392 EPA fuel economy (13/17/14 mpg)
- DrivingLine / MotorTrend, Xtreme Recon package factory 35-in tire spec (LT315/70R17)
- 4 Wheel Parts, JL factory tire sizes by trim (Sport 245/75R17, Rubicon 285/70R17)
- jlwranglerforums.com, JL cabin air filter part number and location
- Edmunds, 2018 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight, EPA mpg)
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