Horsepower

285 hp

260 lb-ft

Max towing

3,500 lb

properly equipped

Oil capacity

5.0 qt

with filter

Oil type

SAE 0W-20

Tire size

P245/75R17

MPG combined

20 mpg

Specs #specs

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 makes 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.

The 2021 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, 8-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 2021 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 takes 5.0 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.

Engine oil (with filter)	5.0 qt
Oil type	SAE 0W-20
Coolant	11.2 qt
Fuel tank	17.5 gal (2-door), 21.5 gal (4-door)
Brake fluid	DOT 3

Wheels & tires #tire-size

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 comes with P245/75R17 tires.

Tire size	P245/75R17
Wheel size	17 in (Sport)
Thread size	M14x1.50
Lug nut torque	130 lb-ft

Fuel economy #mpg

	City	Highway	Combined
2-door, automatic	18	23	20
2-door, manual	17	25	20
4-door, automatic	18	22	20
4-door, manual	17	23	19

15 recalls for the 2021 Jeep Wrangler →

FAQ

How much oil does a 2021 Wrangler 3.6 take?+

The 3.6L V6 takes 5 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with the filter.

Sources: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual, 2021 Jeep Wrangler brochure, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Sep 2026.