If you own a Jeep Gladiator, then you know that the engine oil in your vehicle needs to be changed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles when using synthetic motor oil.
This article will tell you what oil to use in your Jeep Gladiator, as well as what fluids you need to maintain your Jeep Gladiator.
Jeep Gladiator Engine Oil Recommended
For new Jeep Gladiator vehicles, it is recommended to use 0w-20 viscosity, API SN, SP, or ILSAC GF-5, GF-6 engine oil.
Jeep Gladiator Motor Oil Capacity
A 4-cylinder engine will require at least 5 quarts of oil, and a 6-cylinder engine will require about 6 quarts of engine oil.
Jeep Gladiator Motor Oil Viscosity
New Jeep Gladiator vehicles should use 0w-20, 5w-20 or 5w-30 viscosity engine oil. For vehicles with over 100,000 miles, you should use 10w-30 or 5w-40 viscosity oil.
Jeep Gladiator Engine Oil Specifications
When selecting oil for your Jeep Gladiator, consider API and ILSAC specifications. For new Jeep Gladiator vehicles, oil that meets API SN, SN+, SP, and ILSAC GF-5, GF-6 must be used.
When choosing your engine oil, consider the mileage of your Jeep Gladiator and the operating conditions of your Jeep Gladiator.
Best Engine Oil for Jeep Gladiator
Best Choice
Shell Rotella Gas Truck Full Synthetic Motor Oil
Shell Rotella Gas Truck is a fully synthetic SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil recommended for use in many new vehicles, SUVs, and Trucks with advanced engine technology for maximum fuel economy.
Shell Rotella Gas Truck 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil offers many benefits, which include:
- Protects your truck engine in extreme temperatures and conditions
- Outperforms conventional motor oil in severe driving conditions
- Provides unsurpassed wear protection. Based on Sequence IVA wear test using SAE 5W-30.
- Maximum protection for both older and new truck engines
- Helps keep your engine clean
- Helps prevent sludge and other damaging deposits
- Synthetic base oil for added oxidation stability, improved volatility, and low-temperature properties.
- Protects horsepower
Specifications and Approvals:
- Viscosity: 0w-20, 5w-20, 5w-30
- API SN-Resource Conserving and all previous categories
- API SN PLUS
- ILSAC GF-5
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS- WSS-M2C945-B1
- GM dexos1™ Gen 2
Jeep Gladiator Engine Oil Reviews & Buying Guide
When selecting engine oil for your Jeep Gladiator, consider the mileage of the Jeep Gladiator and the condition of the engine. For a new Jeep Gladiator and a low mileage vehicle, it is best to use synthetic engine oil.
Synthetic oil for Jeep Gladiator
Synthetic oil has a significant impact on Jeep Gladiator fuel consumption due to its physical and chemical characteristics. Because of its high fluidity and friction properties, friction losses in the Jeep Gladiator engine are significantly reduced. This means that more of the energy released in the combustion process will be transferred directly to the wheels. As a result, the gas pedal in the Jeep Gladiator becomes more responsive with less fuel consumption.
When using synthetic oil in the Jeep Gladiator, there is less friction in the engine and transmission at low temperatures than when using high viscosity oil. This provides improved Jeep Gladiator engine starting performance, fuel economy, and lower emissions when the Jeep Gladiator is operated in cold cycle mode.
Jeep Gladiator 0w-20 Engine Oil
For new Jeep Gladiator vehicles with less than 50,000 miles, we recommend using a synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil that meets the API SP, ILSAC GF-6 specification.
Amsoil Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP, SN PLUS, SN,
- ILSAC: GF-6A, GF-5, GF-4
- ACEA: A1, B1
- Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, WSS-M2C947-A
- Chrysler MS-6395
Red Line Motor Oil 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SN, CF
- ILSAC: GF-5
- ACEA: A5, B5
- GM dexos1
- BMW LL-14 FE+
- Fiat 500X MS-6395
- Honda, Acura
- Mopar 68152004PA
- Nissan KLAM7-00204
- Subaru
- Jaguar
- Land Rover STJLR.51.5122
- Mazda 0000-G5-0W20-MQ, 0000-77-0W20-QT
- Mitsubishi MZ320106
Mag 1 Full Synthetic Oil 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- GM dexos1 Gen2
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS M2C947-A, WSS-M2C947-B1
- Ford WSS M2C962-A1
- GM 4718M
- GM 6094M
Lucas Synthetic SAE 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API SN/CF
- ACEA A5/B5-12
- ILSAC GF-5
- GM Dexos1
- GM 4718M
Valvoline Advanced 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- GM dexos1 Gen 2
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS-M2C962-A1
Castrol Edge Advanced Full Synthetic Oil 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP, SN PLUS, SN,
- ILSAC: GF-6
- ACEA: A1, B1, C5
- GM dexos1
- GM 4718M
- GM 6094M
- Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, WSS-M2C962-A1
Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- GM 6094M
- Ford WSS-M2C947-A, WSS-M2C947-B1, WSS-M2C962-A1
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS-M2C 947-A, WSS-M2C 947-B1
- GM 6094 M
- GM dexos1 Gen 2
- Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota
Royal Purple High Performance Oil 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- ILSAC: GF-5
- GM dexos1
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 0W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6
- Chrysler MS-6395
- GM dexos1™ Certification
- Ford WSS-M2C947-A
Jeep Gladiator 5w-20 Engine Oil
For new Jeep Gladiator vehicles with less than 75,000 miles, we recommend using a synthetic 5w-20 viscosity engine oil that meets the API SN, SP, ILSAC GF-5, GF-6 specifications.
Mopar Maxpro SAE 5W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API SN
- ILSAC GF-5
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Recommendation Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep
Amsoil Signature Series 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP, SN PLUS, SN,
- ILSAC: GF-6A, GF-5, GF-4
- ACEA: A1, B1
- GM dexos1 Gen 2
- Honda HTO-06
- Ford WSS-M2C946-B1, WSS-M2C946-A, WSS-M2C929-A
- Chrysler MS-6395
Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API SP, API SP Resource Conserving
- ILSAC GF-6A
- GM dexos1:GEN2 Licensed
- Ford WSS-M2C947-A
- Ford WSS-M2C947-B1
- Fiat Chrysler Automotive MS-6395
- GM 6094M
- FORD WSS-M2C962-A1
Royal Purple High Performance Oil 5W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SN PLUS
- ILSAC: GF-5
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS-M2C945-A, WSS-M2C945-B1
Mag 1 Full Synthetic Oil 5W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS M2C947-A, WSS-M2C947-B1
- Ford WSS M2C962-A1
- GM 6094M
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 5W-20
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS-M2C 947-A, WSS-M2C 947-B1
- GM 6094 M
- GM dexos1 Gen 2
- Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota
Jeep Gladiator 5w-30 engine oil
For a new Jeep Gladiator with between 50,000 and 150,000 miles, we recommend a 5w-30 viscosity engine oil that meets API SN, SN+, SP, ILSAC GF-5, GF-6 specifications.
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30
Specifications and Approvals:
- API SP, API SP Resource Conserving
ILSAC GF-6A - GM dexos1:GEN2 Licensed
- HONDA/ACURA HTO-06
- Ford WSS-M2C946-A
- Ford WSS-M2C946-B1
- Ford WSS-M2C929-A
- GM 4718M
- GM 6094M
- FORD WSS-M2C961-A1
Amsoil Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP, SN PLUS, SN
- ILSAC: GF-6A, GF-5, GF-4
- ACEA: A1, B1, A5, B5
- GM dexos1 Gen 2
- Honda HTO-06
- Ford WSS-M2C946-B1, WSS-M2C946-A, WSS-M2C929-A
- Chrysler MS-6395
Castrol Edge 5W-30 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil
Specifications and Approvals:
- API SN
- ILSAC GF-5
- ACEA A1/B1, A5/B5
- GM dexos1
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C929-A, Ford WSS-M2C946-A
- Honda HTO-06
- Meets engine test requirements of Chrysler MS-6395
Mag 1 Full Synthetic Oil 5W-30
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- GM dexos1 Gen2
- Chrysler MS-6395
- Ford WSS M2C946-B1, M2C946-A, M2C929-A
- GM 4718M, GM 6094M
Red Line Motor Oil 5W-30
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SN, CF
- ACEA: A3, B3, B4
- VW 502.00, 503.01, 505.01
- BMW LL-01
- Ford WSS-M2C946-A
- GM dexos1 (GM-LL-A-025, GM6094M, GM4718M)
K&N Full Synthetic Engine Oil 5W-30
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SN+
- ILSAC: GF-6A
Idemitsu Full Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil
Specifications and Approvals:
- API SP
- ILSAC GF-6
Jeep Gladiator 5w-40 engine oil
Amsoil Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 5W-40
- API CK-4/SN, CJ-4, CI-4+, CF
- API CF-2
- Volvo VDS4.5, VDS4, VDS3
- Mack EOS-4.5, EO-O
- Renault RLD-4, RLD-3
- Cummins CES20086, CES20081
- Caterpillar ECF-2, ECF-3, ECF-1-a
- ACEA E9, E7
- MB 228.31
- Chrysler MS 10902
- Ford WSS-M2C171-F1
Jeep Gladiator 10w-30 engine oil
For Jeep Gladiator vehicles with over 150,000 miles, we recommend using a conventional 10w-30 viscosity engine oil that meets API SM, SN specifications.
Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 10W-30
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- Chrysler MS 6395
Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 10W-30
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- Chrysler MS 6395
Castrol Edge High Mileage Oil 10W-30
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP, SN PLUS, SN,
- ILSAC: GF-6
- GM 6094M
Formula Shell Conventional 10W-30 Motor Oil
Specifications and Approvals:
- API: SP
- ILSAC: GF-6A
- Chrysler MS 6395
- Ford WSS-M2C946-A
- Ford WSS-M2C946-B1
Jeep Gladiator Engine Oil Review
Engine Oil Type for Jeep Gladiator
There are two types of engine oils: conventional oil and synthetic oil. Lately, Jeep Gladiator owners choose synthetic motor oil simply because of its quality and good molecular consistency.
Synthetic engine oil for Jeep Gladiator has an improved molecular formula, due to which it practically does not oxidize, does not react (for example, with engine oil seals), has an improved viscosity, also practically does not oxidize.
Synthetic oils for the Jeep Gladiator have many additives that help increase engine compression as well as reduce fuel consumption. Winter starting the engine is much easier since the oil does not thicken as much at low temperatures.
The only disadvantage of synthetic oil is its high price compared to conventional oil. We recommend using synthetic oil in newer Jeep Gladiator models, and conventional motor oil in older Jeep Gladiator models.
Jeep Gladiator Engine Coolant and Antifreeze
Efficient engine coolant protects your Jeep Gladiator engine from freezing and overheating. It can also protect your Jeep Gladiator engine from corrosive elements and improve performance. Select the coolant based on the recommendations in your Jeep Gladiator service book. These are popular coolants that may be suitable for your Jeep Gladiator.
Genuine Mopar Fluid Antifreeze/Coolant
Specifications and Approvals:
- Genuine OEM Dodge/Mopar factory fit part
Zerex American Vehicle 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant
Specifications and Approvals:
- Recommended for use in General Motors, Chrysler, Ford SUV’s and Trucks and Ford Passenger Cars
PEAK OET Extended Life Orange Concentrate Antifreeze/Coolant for North American Vehicles
Specifications and Approvals:
- Recommended for use with Ford, Chrysler, and GM vehicles that require an orange organic acid technology coolant
PEAK OET Extended Life Gold 50/50 Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant for North American Vehicles
Specifications and Approvals:
- Recommended for use with Ford and Chrysler vehicles that require Gold hybrid organic acid technology (HOAT) antifreeze/ coolant.
PEAK OET Extended Life Green Concentrate Antifreeze/Coolant for North American Vehicles
Specifications and Approvals:
- Recommended for use with Ford, GM, and Chrysler vehicles that require a green conventional low silicate inorganic additive technology (IAT)
Valvoline Multi-Vehicle 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze / Coolant
Specifications and Approvals:
- Recommended for use in all makes, all models, all mileages and compatible with all colors
Jeep Gladiator Brake Fluid
Brake fluid provides lubrication to the brake system in your Jeep Gladiator and prevents corrosion of its components. Brake fluids are classified based on the DOT (Department Of Transportation) standard. DOT 4 or DOT 5 brake fluid is recommended for your Jeep Gladiator. It is recommended that you change the brake fluid in your Jeep Gladiator every two years. We have listed the popular brake fluids that can be used in your Jeep Gladiator
Amsoil Synthetic Brake Fluid DOT 3 and DOT 4
Specifications and Approvals:
- DOT 3&4
Bosch ESI6-32N Brake Fluid DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1
Specifications and Approvals:
- DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1
Lucas Oil Brake Fluid
Specifications and Approvals:
- DOT 4
Castrol Dot 4 Brake Fluid
Specifications and Approvals:
- DOT 4
Jeep Gladiator Automatic Transmission Fluids
Amsoil ATLQT Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specifications and Approvals:
- Withstands the rigors of heavy towing, elevated temperatures and challenging terrain
- Remains fluid in sub-zero temperatures
- Provides reserve protection during heavy use and abuse
Valvoline Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specifications and Approvals:
- Dexron VI
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specifications and Approvals:
- Dexron VI
Castrol Transmax ATF Black CVT Transmission Fluid
Specifications and Approvals:
- Suitable for use where: Toyota CVT Fluid TC, Toyota CVT Fluid FE, Nissan CVT Fluid NS-1, Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2, Nissan CVT Fluid NS-3, MMC DIAQUEEN ATF SP-III, MMC DIAQUEEN CVT Fluid J1, MMC DIAQUEEN CVT Fluid J4, Mazda CVTF 3320, Subaru i-CVT Fluid, Subaru i-CVT FG, Subaru Lineartronic High Torque Chain CVTF, Daihatsu AMMIX CVT Fluid DC, Daihatsu AMMIX CVT Fluid DFE, Suzuki CVT Fluid 3320, Suzuki CVT Fluid Green 1, Suzuki CVT Fluid Green 2, Suzuki CVTF TC, Suzuki NS-2, Honda HCF-2, Hyundai/Kia SP-III, Chrysler NS-2, Chrysler CVTF+4, Mini Cooper EZL799, Ford CVT23, MB 236.20
Jeep Gladiator Power Steering Fluid
Red Line Power Steering Fluid
Lucas Oil Power Steering Fluid
ACDelco Power Steering Fluid
How often should I change the engine oil in my Jeep Gladiator?
- Changing the synthetic oil in your Jeep Gladiator is required once a year or every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.
- Regular oil in your Jeep Gladiator needs to be changed every six months or every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
How long does it take to change the oil in a Jeep Gladiator?
An oil change in a Jeep Gladiator usually takes 30 minutes.
How much does it cost to change the oil in a Jeep Gladiator?
An oil and filter change will cost between $20 and $50. The cost of the change along with the oil will be $40 to $80 with regular oil. If your Jeep Gladiator requires synthetic oil, you will have to pay between $70 and $150. The price may vary depending on your area and the quality of the auto shop.
How much does motor oil cost for a Jeep Gladiator?
- The price of regular motor oil is: $20 to $30
- The price of synthetic engine oil: $40 – $50
How often should I change the coolant in my Jeep Gladiator?
Flush and replace the antifreeze every 5 years or 50,000 miles driven.
How often should I change the brake fluid in my Jeep Gladiator?
The brake fluid should be changed every 2 years.
What is the oil change interval for the automatic transmission oil in my Jeep Gladiator?
For a Jeep Gladiator with an automatic transmission, an ATF change is recommended every 50,000 to 70,000 miles under standard vehicle operating conditions. In a variator, the ATF should be changed at least every 50,000 miles.
How often should I change the power steering fluid in my Jeep Gladiator?
It is recommended to change the power steering fluid after 50,000 to 70,000 miles, guided by the condition of the fluid.