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4-door removable-top SUV (Unlimited) · 3.6L Pentastar V6

2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited — 3.6L Pentastar V6, W5A580 5-speed automatic

The 2016 factory powertrain material identifies this 4-door removable-top suv (unlimited) 3.6L Pentastar V6 and W5A580 5-speed automatic pairing.

2016 Jeep Wrangler JK Sahara, front three-quarter view
Exact 2016 Wrangler reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Wrangler Unlimited
Body style
4-door removable-top SUV (Unlimited)
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 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited — 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
4
Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
3

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  • Engine oil and filter

    Exact reference available

    Follow the automatic oil-change indicator; operating conditions can require service before this published maximum. Baldwin lists P9600 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2016 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 10,000 mi / 12 months · Maximum; oil-change indicator may require earlier service.

    Source: Jeep — 2016 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 132-135 — maintenance schedule · 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: 2016 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Published replacement interval; inspect sooner in dusty or off-road use.

    Source: Jeep — 2016 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 132-135 — maintenance schedule · checked

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  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2016 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 100,000 mi · Published maintenance-chart replacement interval.

    Source: Jeep — 2016 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 132-135 — maintenance schedule · checked

  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2016 · 3.6L Pentastar V6 · United States · Applies to the gasoline JK schedule in the cited Jeep publication.

    Published interval: 150,000 mi / 120 months · Flush and replace, whichever comes first.

    Source: Jeep — 2016 Wrangler User's Guide · User's Guide pages 132-135 — maintenance schedule · checked

  • Cabin air filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists PA10016 for the 2016 Wrangler; this establishes fitment only, not a replacement interval.

    Applies to: 2016 · 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 341, Jeep 2016 Wrangler 3.6L Pentastar V6 row — Cabin Air — PA10016 · 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 — 2016 Wrangler User's Guide

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