What size is the oil filter cap on a Jeep Wrangler?

What size is the oil filter cap on a Jeep Wrangler?

24mm with the proper angle to reach the filter cap on one end and the 13mm for the drain plug on the other.

Where is the oil filter in a 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

The oil filter on the 3.6L Pentastar (Wrangler 2012/2013) is located on top of the engine just behind the alternator. Unlike prior models which used a can type filter that was spun on, the JK uses a paper media filter that is installed into a chamber attached to the engine.

What size is the oil filter cap on a 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

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Can you use synthetic oil in a 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

Either synthetic, or conventional oil is O.K. for use in your Wrangler.

How many quarts of oil does a Jeep Wrangler JK take?

5.9 quartsAfter
Engine Oil With filter 5.9 quartsAfter refill check oil level.

Where is oil filter 2012 Wrangler?

That’s because the Jeep’s new 3.6-liter V6 uses a cartridge oil filter, and it’s hiding under that engine cover. The cover pulls up and off with no tools. There it is, right on top and right in the middle of the vee.

How much oil does a 2013 Jeep Wrangler take?

Capacity: With filter 5.9 quartsAfter refill check oil level.

What oil does a 2012 Jeep Wrangler take?

For JK Wranglers from 2012-2018 with the Pentastar 3.6L engine, Mopar recommends using six quarts of 5W-20 oil, however you can also use 5W-30 depending on what type of driving conditions you expect to encounter.

What brand oil does jeep use?

That’s why every Jeep gasoline-engine vehicle that comes out of the assembly line is factory filled with Pennzoil®; and we’re proud to keep the engine running the pristine performer that it is. Pennzoil® is the only motor oil recommended by the Jeep® brand in North America.

What’s the 2013 Jeep Wrangler oil filter location?

On many of the Jeep Wranglers models, the oil filter housing is located in a convenient location for oil and filter changes, usually near the front of the engine or on the side of the engine, with the filter accessible from the bottom. The oil filter for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler is located near the alternator on top of the engine.

How much does a Jeep Wrangler oil filter housing gasket cost?

A Jeep Wrangler Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement costs an average of $289, including $43 for parts and $247 for labor. The price of replacement varies according to the dealership or mechanic you take your car to. Oil is necessary for a running engine; it must be of the proper viscosity and changed regularly.

What happens if my Jeep Wrangler has a recall?

So, for example, if the Oil filter housing in the Jeep wrangler is recalled, car owners with this model can send their car in for repairs. When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration specifies that a vehicle poses a safety risk or fails to meet a minimum safety standard, the car is usually recalled.

What is an oil filter housing gasket leak?

The oil filter housing keeps motor oil clean by reducing friction between colliding components and reducing damage. Leaks in the oil filter housing gasket can and should be detected during routine maintenance. It may take some diagnostic work to determine whether the leak is coming from the filter housing gasket or another engine part.