Jeep Wrangler Oil Type

Your Jeep Wrangler was made for more outdoor adventures, off-roading excitement, and everyday drives around Corpus Christi. This rugged SUV invites you to set a course for your next wilderness destination filled with fun, fresh air, and getting away from hectic life in Kingsville.

And you want to keep your Jeep in great condition from the moment you buy it. That’s why investing in the right Jeep Wrangler oil type for your DIY oil changes is important. Our guide from the service technicians at Allen Samuels CDJR Aransas Pass in Aransas Pass will tell you the correct Jeep Wrangler oil type. We’ll also highlight how to reset the oil change light on a Jeep Wrangler.

Jeep Wrangler Oil Type Recommended by the Manufacturer

The manufacturer recommends its Mopar brand of oil, called MaxPro, as the right Jeep Wrangler oil type to keep your engine in top condition. Your Jeep Wrangler oil type also depends on the engine type and engine size. We also highly recommend full synthetic oil.

The current generation of Wranglers, from 2018 to now, has five engine types. The Jeep Wrangler oil type and capacity varies a bit depending on the engine.

• 3.6L V6: 0W-20 and 5 quarts
• 2.0L Turbo I4: 5W-30 and 5 quarts
• 3.0L EcoDiesel: 5W-40 and 9 quarts
• 2.0L Turbo Hybrid 4xe: 5W-30 and 5 quarts
• 6.4L Hemi V8: 0W-40 and 7 quarts on the Rubicon

Consult with your owner’s manual to determine what kind of oil Jeep recommends for your SUV.

Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil for Your Jeep Wrangler

You’ll see two main options for an oil change at Allen Samuels CDJR Aransas Pass. Your vehicle can take conventional (regular) or full synthetic oil. Our service team highly recommends full synthetic oil because your Jeep Wrangler engine is better suited for it, and the oil will last longer.

Full synthetic oil costs more money upfront. But the oil change interval is longer, sometimes around 7,500 miles. You’ll still need oil changes every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for older vehicles using conventional oil. So, for every 15,000 miles, that’s two full synthetic oil changes and three to five conventional oil changes. You’ll save money over the long term since you have fewer oil changes in Port Lavaca. And full synthetic prevents sludge build-up better than conventional oil!

OEM parts, including MaxPro oil and a Jeep Wrangler oil filter, are best for your Jeep because the manufacturer specifically formulates the oil for its engines. Also, having the right Jeep Wrangler oil filter and oil type can keep your SUV under warranty.

How to Reset the Oil Change Light on a Jeep Wrangler

After you perform a DIY oil change on your Jeep Wrangler, you’ll need to know how to reset the oil change light on the Jeep Wrangler. There are two ways to do this. The first one is here:

1. Turn the ignition to the position marked ON/RUN. However, don’t turn so far you start the engine.
2. In the instrument cluster display, you’ll find several options. Select “Vehicle Info” and after that “Oil Life.”
3. Press and hold “OK” for a little bit. This should reset the Jeep oil light back to 100%.

The second way follows these steps:

1. Just like before, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but again, you’ll want to avoid starting the engine.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
3. Place the ignition in OFF/LOCK.
4. If you still see the indicator light on after you follow either method, this means that the oil change indicator system didn’t reset to normal. We suggest carefully repeating the procedure a few times.

Bring your Jeep Wrangler in for service if this second method doesn’t reset the oil change light. Also, make sure you perform an oil change before you reset the oil change light. Otherwise, your vehicle’s oil light indicator won’t be accurate. You risk severe damage to your Jeep if you reset the oil change light before you change the oil.

Jeep Wrangler Oil Change Service at Allen Samuels CDJR Aransas Pass

Don’t have time for a DIY oil change with the right Jeep Wrangler oil type? Contact us or call 361-386-2626 to see about an oil change at Allen Samuels CDJR Aransas Pass. We’ll have you in and out quickly, and you’ll be back on the road in no time.