Horsepower

285 hp

260 lb-ft

Max towing

3,500 lb

properly equipped

Oil capacity

6.0 qt

with filter

Oil type

SAE 5W-20

Tire size

P225/75R16

MPG combined

18 mpg

Specs #specs

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 makes 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 can tow up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped.

Horsepower	285 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	4WD
Max towing	3,500 lb

Engine #engine

Engine	3.6L Pentastar V6
Displacement	3.6 L
Cylinders	V6
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated
Fuel	Gasoline

Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 takes 6.0 quarts of SAE 5W-20 oil with a filter change.

Engine oil (with filter)	6.0 qt
Oil type	SAE 5W-20
Coolant	10.5 qt
Fuel tank	18.6 gal (2-door), 22.5 gal (4-door)

Wheels & tires #tire-size

The 2016 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 comes with P225/75R16 tires.

Tire size	P225/75R16
Wheel size	16 x 7 in steel (Sport)
Thread size	1/2 x 20
Lug nut torque	100 lb-ft

Fuel economy #mpg

	City	Highway	Combined
2-door, automatic	17	21	18
2-door, manual	17	21	18
4-door, automatic	16	20	18
4-door, manual	16	21	18

5 recalls for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler →

FAQ

How much oil does a 2016 Wrangler 3.6 take?+

The 3.6L V6 takes 6 quarts of SAE 5W-20 with the filter.

Sources: 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (Seventh Edition, 16JK72-126-AG), 2016 Jeep Wrangler brochure (horsepower, torque, towing), Edmunds 2016 Jeep Wrangler features & specs (base tire and wheel size, curb weight), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.