Jeep JL Wrangler OIL CHANGE How To Instructions on a 3.6L V6 Pentastar Engine
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For those of you who've already used up the 4 free oil changes that Jeep offers as a part of their Jeep Wave program or for those of you who just enjoy doing your own maintenance, this episode of the JL JOURNAL will show you just how easy it is to change your oil on a Jeep JL Wrangler with a 3.6L V6 Pentastar.
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Thank you. I bought my first Wrangler in June and completed my first oil change and tire rotation today at 5,000mi thanks to your video.
Glad to hear our video was helpful to you :)
I had free oil changes for 2 years when I purchased my Jeep, what a pain in the A-Sx2. Minimum time spent at the dealership was about 2 or more hours and the employees at the dealership= A-Holes. Today, I spent less than 1 hour on an oil change. Free was almost not worth the trouble. The DIY plus: I know the oil was changed and done correctly, the $90 service fee I was going to pay because of the synthetic oil, ended up being $40. Time and money saved. I can change my own oil, no prob, however, your video made the job easier. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
Awesome! So glad that our video was able to help you out.
Make sure you rub some oil on that new O-Ring to get the best seal.
Great videos man!
As you'll notice, I didn't clean up the threads on the filter cap. I've always found that the amount of oil that the o-ring picks up as it gets rolled on to the oily filter cap is more than enough to coat the new o-ring. Of course, that's just my opinion.
Yes sir !
The threads had plenty of oil on them!!
Something so simple, yet so helpful. Thank you very much !
Glad that our video was helpful to you :)
I have a JK and JL, both with the 3.6. It's so much more convenient to know that the JL takes 5 quarts instead of the 6 like the JK!
I used to change my oil back in the 70s. Thanks to your video, I'm doing my own oil changes. It feels good after 40+ years. I find your videos to be the best on CZcams--detailed to the point I can follow them. Cindy does great camera work and your narration is perfect. Thank you!
Thank you. We're so glad to hear you enjoy our videos and find them to be useful :)
Man, I've watched a bunch of your videos and I can honestly say that they are the best video quality and most informative videos I've seen about the JL. Please keep up the good work... Kudos to you and your camera person - he/she does a great job!!!
Why thank you - so glad to hear you find our videos to be helpful. My wife Cindy does all the filming and editing and we really do appreciate your kind words. :)
i watch your videos like a kid watches cartoons .. keep it up
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You are very charismatic to the description, very thorough, methodic and up to the point. A real professor in mechanics!!!
LOL!! I'm truly flattered.
Thank you!!! I haven’t changed my oil, myself, since the 80s. Looks like I’ll start changing my oil again. Thanks to you!
I know it may seem silly, but I just did my first oil change on my Jlu. Thanks for the step by step to get me through! You are the man! Next up, diff fluid, when required. 😎😊👍🏻🇨🇦
Congratulations to you for doing your own work and glad that our video was able to help you out :)
Don’t even need to jack the car up ... we are lucky kids 😂😂😂
Excellent video as always! Got me back to oil changes 30 years later. 👍🏻
Thank you. I might not ever go to the mechanic for an oil change agein
Awesome! Glad we could be of help with our video :)
Thanks for the video. It sure makes it easy to see how you do it first. Saves time knowing what metric socket to get out of the box. I never get the right one!
Awesome, so glad that we could help out with our video :)
On my '15 JK I installed a Fumoto valve instead of replacing the stock oil pan bolt. Combined with a clear hose which goes on the valve, when I change my oil it doesn't require a wrench and the oil goes right down the hose into the catch pan and doesn't splash. Nice little aftermarket part. I also have skit plates so nothing can reach the valve. I'm sure some would worry about a rock catching and opening the valve.
Greg Roberts I had the Fumoto valve for my WRX. Very convenient, and worry-free. Always wished more oil would come out, some would definitely stay behind. Maybe they've modified the design I had from 2011, but people also modded their own by grinding cross-cuts on the tip of the valve threads.
I'm glad to see they changed the crankcase to 5 quarts. My 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with the 3.2L Pentastar takes 6 quarts, but uses the same type of oil filter.
Just picked up a 23 JL, your videos are appreciated. Subscribed and thanks
Awesome! So happy to hear it :)
It's probably worth mentioning you DO NOT want to overtighten the oil filter cap when putting it back on. At least on my JK, I believe the spec is 25 NM (about 18.4 lb-ft) of torque. if you overtighten it you'll crack the oil cooler housing (way to go, Chrysler), as my local JEEP DEALERSHIP did (jerks!). It's normally about a $750.00+ repair. I will not be going back to that dealership for anything ever again. I'd recommend considering adding a torque wrench to the list of tools.
Yes I heard about this too with my co worker and his GC. What in the world Chrysler. For that one pull the torque wrench out and if you have it out might as well use it on the drain plug
One of my favorite and satisfying things to do on my jeep.
LOL - I do love how easy it is to do now.
Damn dealership charge me $150 every 3 months =$600 per yr lol .. im going to start doing my own oil change 😅.. very helpful video thanks 👍
Happy to hear our video was helpful to you and hope it'll save you some money in the future.
Great job explaining this! Super easy. I'm gonna do my first change myself.
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
Still watching it today in 2023 - can’t remember the exact sizes tools needed.
Awesome! Happy to hear it's still helpful to you :)
Thank You 🙏🏼 Getting my supplies together today and changing tomorrow.
Awesome!
@@wayalife do you have a video on suspension lubrication and other PM concerns? Now that my “free” oil changes are done I’d like to do more of this myself. Thanks again, great videos!
There is nothing to lube on factory suspension components. All the joints are bonded rubber and serviceless.
@@wayalife Wow! 😮
Or should I say, “Inconceivable!” 😁
awesome...just ordered my new rubicon, watching all your videos so i'm ready to go when it comes in.....i subscribed .....
Congrats to you on ordering up a Rubicon! We're so glad that you're enjoying our videos and appreciate your subscription.
There is a prime procedure you can do which I saw on another video. You set car to run then hold brake and gas together and press start. The engine will turn over without starting, pumping the oil back up to the top of the engine. Press start again and it will stop turning over. Now start. Obviously not strictly necessary, but would be interested to know if you have ever done that.
I would never pretend to know more than what you saw in another video but I can't say that I've ever felt a need to do something as silly as that.
Thanks for your video. You explain everything so well.
Happy to hear you found our video to be helpful 😎
Got a question for you, have you ever thought about using Royal purple not only for engine but for the transmission as well??
The all new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission is designed to be "serviceless" as in, you shouldn't need to change the fluid for at least 100k miles. It is the reason why it doesn't have a dip stick. That said, IF you were to change it with anything, I would ONLY recommend the Mopar fluid specified by Jeep.
Great video
Just changing my JL oil for the first time.
Thanks 🤙
Awesome!
Isn't it common practice to lube O-rings before install? Unless mopar says otherwise, I would lubricate it and while you're at it, un-twist it once it's seated with a dull small flat head by running it in circles along the ring...just a thought
Yup, it sure is especially on old school filters. That being said, I've always found that the amount of oil that the o-ring picks up as it gets rolled on to the oily filter cap is sufficient. Of course, that's just my opinion.
You have great showS. Well presented with great info.
Glad you enjoyed it 😎
Thanks! Great video as always. 👍👍
Happy to hear you found our video to be helpful
Oil filter says protects up to 16000 kilometers. Still recommend changing every oil change
I would. The filters are cheap.
Thanks Eddie. Your videos are extremely helpful and informative. Keep up the good work
Glad to hear it and thank you.
I've got a 2013 JK Jeep wrangler and it has the 3.6 V6 and it holds 6 quarts of oil.
For a 2007-18 JK, that is correct. This video is made for a 2018-up JL
Your videos are so helpful!!!! Thank you! Very much appreciated.
Awesome! So glad to hear they're helpful to you.
Wow that is stupid easy props to the motor designers!!!
LOL - it really is an awesome improvement and great design.
@@wayalife are the current 3.6 V6 motors this one? I’ve got a 23 JLU showing up in two weeks
@@MadR0ckCliMa Yes and congratulations to you :)
Great video, my 2021 jeep wrangler with 5,000 miles is pinging at low revs (marbles in a bucket) changed to premium but still going on. The dealer said they cant do nothing about it, will be great to find a video mentioning this problem
Thanks for your videos Eddie.
You bet! So glad that we could be of help to you :)
I would suggest that oil pressure also be checked when restating the motor...only as a confirmation
Thank you for such a great well explained video!!!
Glad that we could be of help :)
Couple things I noticed. When ever replacing the oil filter make sure to put a rag or paper towel over the alternator to keep it from getting oil dripped on it. Start the engine for about 20 seconds then check the oil level.
And don't forget to clean any oil left spilled in the engine bay.
This is what I was taught
Also, check for leaks around the filter housing before closing the hood. Still an excellent video though!
Top of oil filter is torqued to 18 ft lbs. JK owners cracking filter housing when hand tightening top of filter with hand tighten approach. If it’s under tightened it can leak. Drain plug also has torque spec. Oil level check after engine warmed for 5 minutes, per manual.
The drain plug is 20 ft. lbs. You can find JL torque specs (most are different than the JK) here: jlwrangler.com/showthread.php?1167-JL-WRANGLER-TORQUE-SETTINGS-Quick-Reference-Guide
Lliks like the "19-"20 3.6 still has the crap plastic oil cooler adapter as all the other Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/Ram 3.6's. Look for the $700-$1000 oil leak fix arounnd 30k miles.
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When do you plan on changing the lifetime transmission fluid? And would you please do a video of it. Thank you love you videos on my 4th wrangler now
Me personally, I would think the lifetime transmission should be good for at least 100k miles. At that point and time, I will definitely do a service and make a video of it.
Thanks for the JL video. Super easy..
You bet - glad I could help out.
Love the video!! I know I shouldn’t be correcting you since you’re the master at jeeps but before replacing the oil filter aren’t you suppose to oil up the new gasket before putting it on the filter? Just wondering because I don’t work at a oil change company and that is one of the main things we have to do.
As you'll notice on the video, I didn't clean up the threads on the filter cap. As I rolled the new o-ring on, it got oiled up nicely. Maybe it's just me but I haven't had any problems doing it this way on my 2012 JK.
Wayalife oh okay got you!! It does make sense as long as there’s some oil on there. Thank you very much!! And again love your videos!!
Great step by step did it and your vid helped a ton. What about air filters do you have a vid for those when do you recommend changing them?
Here you go czcams.com/video/96Nn9c9DP6c/video.html
It will be good to check the differentials too, expecially with a locking diffs like those.
One video at a time :)
Ah ok! Sorry! ':D
Good video with clear explanation!
Awesome, glad to hear you found it useful.
Your videos are awesome thanks for all the good information. I’m on the fence right now and have always been a truck guy. Been looking at the JL Jeeps but now after seeing your video of the Jeep truck I just might have to wait for that truck to see if the price is not too much Higher then the JL.
I always have to have a roll of shop towels when I do mine you did not spill a drop. sick
LOL - it happens :)
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So, do most of us 👍🏻
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Welp, that's $75 I won't have to waste from now on. Thank you so much!
Awesome! Glad we could be of help :)
2008 Wrangler 3.8 V6 owners manual reads 6 quart capacity with filter change.
Yup, I owned one. The 2018 Wrangler with a 3.6L clearly states 5 quarts
Please make a pip change video for the wrangler 392 -?-?-?-?-?-?-
I apologize for not understanding what you're asking for. A "pip"?
So much easier with a lifted Jeep! I was surprised that the oil filter wasn’t a typical spin on.
The 3.6L Pentastar has been this way since 2012. It's a nice and convenient feature for sure.
Wayalife Totally Agree!
Great video! Might even try this myself, having never really done any auto work . and unfortunately we do not get the 4 free oil changes up here in Canada ;(
Thanks, glad to hear we could be of help to you :)
We get nothing free here in Canada 🇨🇦, also pay 10k more for vehicles! I’m gonna do my own oil changes on my new Jeep JL as well, after watching this!! Thx for the videos!! Keep em coming!!
Good video I’ve heard good things about the Pennzoil full synthetic, but I usually use Mobile 1 Full synthetic extended life or annual.
Albert Ortiz I've been using the 5w20 Pennzoil platinum full synthetic since new. Its a 2016 I now have 40k+ and I'm really impressed with the pentastar and the oil. Mobil 1 is also an excellent oil. I change oil and rotate tires approximately 5k miles. My honest opinion is that on a 5k oil change on a quality name brand oil you really can't go wrong as long as it is the right viscosity in my case 5w20. I'm sure I could go longer to probably 7k but if I were I would probably swap out the oil filters half way through.
Rhino Willy's yeah I change it out every 5k just to keep my engine in good shape. Mine is a 2015 JKRU.
Use Pennzoil ultra platinum
Here I am buying the parts and watching your video again sir, keep up the great job.
Awesome! Happy to hear our videos have been helpful to you 👍
Great video! I just subscribed!
Awesome, glad you found the video to be useful and thank you for the sub :)
What’s your thoughts on using the K & N oil filter instead of the Mopar?
Honestly, I would NOT use any filter other than the paper one made by Mopar. The 3.6L and even 2.0L are very sensitive to dirt and it will cause damage to the rings. I have personally seen this damage occur and it WILL void your warranty.
Man that was easy!!! Great video!
Glad to hear it, thanks!
Can u make a video on how to change the Jeep transmission fluid?
On a JL, the transmission is supposed to be serviceless and should last the life of your Jeep. There isn't even a dipstick on it.
Do you have a how to video on greasing your JL?
Assuming all the components on your JL are still stock, there is nothing to grease.
@@wayalife Great, thank you.
Great video thanks for info 👍
Glad to be of help :)
Awesome thank you
Glad we could be of help :)
Couldn't be easier! Thanks. Always amazed at how people will find something to troll about when you're just being helpful.
Glad you found the video to be useful to you. :)
Sorry to resurrect a very old video. I hope you still read comments from your old videos. I've been debating on running 5w30 oil in my 3.6L 2023 Rubicon. I have a 6 speed manual transmission too (not that it matters). Would there be any benefit of running a 5w30? We get into the teens in the winter and can get over 100 in the summer where I live. Will 5w30 offer better engine wear protection?
Me personally, I would ONLY use what is recommended by Jeep. The tolerances on the 3.6L are very tight and designed to work with a much lighter weight oil and this will also help with fuel economy. Running anything heavier will put you at risk of voiding your warranty.
@@wayalife I appreciate your honest words. I absolutely LOVE your channel. It's one of the best channels on CZcams, let alone Jeep channels. Keep doing what you're doing!
Truly humbled that you would say as much, thank you.
Very helpful video. Also a good idea to drain the oil with a warmed up engine. Liked the Trump / Pence sign in your shop!
I have changed my oil on a 2011 jeep wrangler. I can't chang the rest warning. I have stepped on the gas pedal. It remains with the warning light change oil. I have read 📖.
You need to make sure that your key is in the ON position but without the engine running and then do the gas pedal trick.
Without ever coming close to annual mileage for an oil change, how long is ok to for using full synthetic oil? 1 year maximum is what I've heard? Thanks
Honestly, I don't know if I could tell you. I always make sure to change my oil on a very regular basis.
Very helpful video. I feel like I can do my own oil change now. How do you keep your engine bay so clean?
Thank you, we're so glad to hear it. As far as keeping our engine so clean goes, I just try to make sure to clean it with every wash.
So, how come after you did the "press the gas pedal 3 times" reset, the status of the filter was still at 40 something %?
It's called "editing". If I actually did the 3 pedal trick, I wouldn't have been able to show you how to clear the filter life on the EVIC.
Really? Never heard of "Editing" how's that work? .... I guess what I really meant/or was thinking, is if there was a mileage countdown between oil changes and maybe the three pedal reset took care of that, and the menu reset took care of the filter life. So I guess my question is now, how long is filter life? 3000 miles, 5000 miles?
Nice how to video!
Thank you :)
Thanks for this video dude!!! After how many miles should I change the oil on my jl wrangler?
Your JL has an oil live indicator on the dash. I personally like to change my oil when it gets to about 40% life. That's typically about 3500 miles.
My filter does not come out with cap. It is still snapped in place in the filter housing. Anybody else have this issue?
Sounds like you might have the wrong filter installed.
Here’s something to think about because these Engines can go 5000/6000++ before the Oil Change Percentage shows 10%... I change my Oil every 3000 Miles and My Filter every 6000 ( 2016 JK)... I also run 5-30.... Well Just Because! : ) ... Just for some Info.... Does the JL have the same Tick on Start Up?
i tried with the 13 mm socket and it was tight and the bolt lost its thread and slipping.. waht to do and how to remove plz guide
how many miles till your next oil change
Your EVIC will tell you when you should be doing a change. Typically, that at about 5k or so but I tend to do mine early at about 3k
CZcams is awesome! What I cant understand is how such an informative video receive any dislikes without the shmucks that disliked it leaving a comment explaining why. smh! Nice upload. Thumbs up!
Thank you. We're glad to know you find our videos to be informative :)
Is there an easy way to tell if the oil has been overfilled (I think my dealer may have filled with 6 qts instead of 5)? The oil dipstick on the 3.6L JL transitions from the flat plate at the tip (where the oil level is to be read) into a semirigid wire which is difficult to tell if it has oil on it from the oil pan or the dipstick tube. It seems impossible to tell if there is too much oil, as once the flat part is “full” (as demonstrated in your video) it is hard to tell if the oil ascends higher up the wire part of the dipstick. Thx
the only thing that bothered me is you overflowed a bit when refilling and didn't clean it. but I subscribed and look forward your other videos
Awesome thanks
Do you have a transmission oil change ??
The automatic transmission was made to be "serviceless". That is why it doesn't even have a dip stick. That said, you should be able to get at least 100k miles on it before needing a fluid change and I am still far from that.
Do you have information about the death wobble on 2019 rubicon factory rims and tires 🤔
If you haven't already done the TSB, I would contact your dealership about it.
@@wayalife thank you i will reach out to them today, it sounds like they know about it. 🤔 love the shows you teach it in layman's terms so people like me can do neat things to our jeeps 🤟
Should fill Engine with oil and start and let run for a few minutes then shut off and check level also doesn’t the wrangler 3.6L penastar take 6 quarts total with filter?
This is a JL and NOT a JK. The 3.6L motor has been modified for the JL and it now only takes 5 quarts. Look at our other video where I go over the underside of the JL and you will even see that that oil pan is a LOT smaller.
Wayalife Thanks for the reply back I see all the videos I see the smaller pan I’ve been a mechanic for 15 years I love all your videos just wanted to help out with the start before check level part is all otherwise nothing but knowledge from all your videos. The JL Journal is just a blast to watch keep up all the good work and thanks for filling in the blanks on the oil amount.
thanks bro
Great video , How many miles between changes?
For me personally, I do it every about every 3-4k but there is an oil filter lift indicator on the EVIC that will tell you when it needs to be changed. I like to do it before it's needed and that's typically about 40%
For a JK 3.6L (‘17) Sport Unlimited, can i use the same Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20 and oil filter like in the vid?
I personally would recommend that you use what Jeep states you should use for your specific vehicle and engine.
Look at the size of the old Willy's compared to the modern Wrangler 😲
That looks really easy compared to my Kia Rio. I actually might be trading my car next year for a new 2018 Jeep Wrangler sport!! :) thanks for the videos again.
Glad to hear this video was helpful and informative to you.
Many girlfriends 2015 calls for 5w-20, do you still recommend 0w-20?
I would recommend what is written on the oil fill cap from the factory. A 2015 is a JK Wrangler and it calls for 5W20. A 2018-up is a JL Wrangler and it calls for 0W20
@@wayalife thank you. I figured that was the answer but I’m new to jeeps and thought I’d ask.
Just sub’d. Just got our 18 JL. Do you have grease zerts?
Dude you should have 4 free oil changes thanks to Jeep Wave.
Dude, if you took the time to read the video description, I specifically state, "for those of you who've already used up the 4 free oil changes that Jeep offers as a part of their Jeep Wave program..." :)
Some of us also don't trust dealer service departments
If you already had the oil changed but not the filter, can you swap out the filter without draining the new oil?
Umm, yeah.
Wayalife Haha thanks! Didn’t really want to have to drain the oil again after needing to drive to get the right size socket for the oil filter cap which I should have had before I started...
I know it's may not be the topic of the video but since you are getting to know the jl are you planning to engine swap it soon?
LOL!! Soon? No. Someday? Probably.
Got my JL RUBICON from Chapman it's tyre pressure was at 54psi ..should I drop it to 37 to 42
J Torres if they're original size then look in the driver's door jamb and use that for general street driving. If not OE, can't help
If only the 5.7l Hemi in my Ram 1500 were that easy... the engineer who put the oil filter above the steering rack needs to try again.
Any engineer that does that, or puts them between the firewall and the engine block on transverse mounted engines need to try again.
What about 5w30 Syn I heard so much about using this grade.🤷♂️
Not sure who you've been hearing this from but in a modern engine like this, I personally would stick with what is recommended by the manufacturer especially if you don't want to void your warranty.
@@wayalife interesting, my resources are from the jeep forum, etc... I figure I ask you cuz you know your Jeep’s, thank you!