Jeep Wrangler Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Jeep Wrangler takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5-7.5 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 or 5W-40 (5-9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2027 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 5-7.5 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-30 |
| 2022-2023 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 5-9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2021 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 5-9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2020 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 5-9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2018-2019 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2016-2017 | 5W-20 | 5.9 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2014-2015 | 5W-20 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2013 | 5W-20 | 5.9 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2012 | 5W-30 | 5.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2011 | 5W-20 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2006 | 10W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1997-2005 | 10W-30 | 4-6 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1991-1995 | 10W-30 | 4-6 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1990 | 10W-30 | 4 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1989 | 10W-30 | 4-6 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1988 | 10W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1987 | 10W-30 | 4-6 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Wrangler year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Jeep Wrangler take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Jeep Wrangler takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5-7.5 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 or 5W-40 (5-9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Jeep Wrangler take?
About 5-7.5 qt with a filter change on 2024-2027 models, and 5-9 qt on 2022-2023 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Jeep Wrangler?
Yes. We record 17 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2027: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-30; 2022-2023: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40; 2021: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 39 of 40 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Jeep Wrangler, Car Specs - Jeep Wrangler oil capacity and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Jeep Wrangler, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.