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2-door removable-top SUV · 3.6L Pentastar V6

2012 Jeep Wrangler — 3.6L Pentastar V6, W5A580 5-speed automatic

The 2012 factory powertrain material identifies this 2-door removable-top suv 3.6L Pentastar V6 and W5A580 5-speed automatic pairing.

2012 Jeep Wrangler JK, front three-quarter view
Exact 2012 Wrangler reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Wrangler
Body style
2-door removable-top SUV
Engine
3.6L Pentastar V6
Transmission
W5A580 5-speed automatic

United States factory powertrain/body pairing. Appearance and equipment packages that do not change this identity are not duplicated here.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2012 Jeep Wrangler — 3.6L Pentastar V6, W5A580 5-speed automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
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Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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  • Engine oil and filter

    Exact reference available

    Use the fixed normal-service grid in the cited maintenance chart. Baldwin lists P7492 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2012 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 8,000 mi / 6 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Jeep — 2012 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 103-104 — maintenance chart · checked

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  • Engine air-cleaner filter

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists PA4437 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2012 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 48,000 mi · Published replacement interval; inspect sooner in dusty or off-road use.

    Source: Jeep — 2012 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 103-104 — maintenance chart · checked

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  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2012 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 96,000 mi · Published maintenance-chart replacement interval.

    Source: Jeep — 2012 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 103-104 — maintenance chart · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2012 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 104,000 mi / 60 months · Flush and replace, whichever comes first.

    Source: Jeep — 2012 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 103-104 — maintenance chart · checked

  • Cabin air filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists PA4460 for the 2012 Wrangler; this establishes fitment only, not a replacement interval.

    Applies to: 2012 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Cataloged 3.6L Pentastar V6 Wrangler application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 342, Jeep 2012 Wrangler 3.6L Pentastar V6 row — Cabin Air — PA4460 · checked

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Accessories matched to this model year

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1 accessory match

  • Black steel Jeep Wrangler JK rear bumper with receiver, D-rings, and LED lights

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper with receiver and LED lights

    Fits 2007–2018 Wrangler JK · 2-door and Unlimited

    Fitment details

    2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, including two-door and Unlimited four-door models. Confirm bumper, lighting, receiver, and local equipment requirements.

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Sources

  1. Jeep — 2012 Wrangler User's Guide

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