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2018–2022 Jeep Compass 2.4L

Oil and filter change

The SUV goes up on jack stands, about 60 min

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Oil5.5 qt 0W-20 MS-6395
Drain plug20 lb-ft
FilterBelly pan off first
ResetGas pedal 3× in 10 s

What you need

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Parts

  • 5.5 qt
    Engine oilSAE 0W-20, API certified, meets Chrysler MS-6395One 5-qt jug isn't enough; add a 1-qt bottle.
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  • 1
    Oil filterMatch the 2.4L engine; 2023 and later Compass have a different engine.
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  • 1
    Drain plug with gasketOnly if the old plug's threads are stretched or damaged.
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Tools

  • 1
    Floor jackJack at the front torque box, just behind each front wheel.
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  • 2
    Jack standsNever work under the car on the jack alone.
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  • 1 pair
    Wheel chocksBlock the rear wheels before lifting the front.
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  • 1 set
    Ratchet and socket set3/8 inch driveFor the drain plug and belly pan screws; their sizes aren't listed.
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  • 1
    Torque wrenchRange must include 20 lb-ft (27 N·m), the drain plug torqueRange must include 20 lb-ft (and 12 lb-ft for a 2018 filter).
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  • 1
    Oil filter wrenchBand-strap typeStrap at the seam by the filter's base, not mid-can.
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  • 1
    Oil filter cap wrenchCap-type, 3/8 inch drive, sized to your filter's end2018 only: fits the torque wrench to tighten the filter to 12 lb-ft.
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Supplies

  • 1
    Oil drain panHolds more than 5.5 qtMust hold more than 5.5 quarts.
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  • 1
    Funnel
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  • 1 roll
    Shop towels / rags
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  • 1 pair
    Nitrile glovesUsed oil irritates skin; wash it off with soap and water.
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Every step in this video (10)
  1. Warm the engine, park level, and take the oil fill cap off. Jack at the front torque box, just behind each front wheel, then use jack stands.
  2. Underneath, the filter hides behind the front belly pan. Remove the screws around its edge, and lower it off.
  3. Set a drain pan below, pull the drain plug, and let it drain. Stretched or damaged threads? Replace the plug and gasket.
  4. Put the strap wrench at the filter's base seam, not mid-can, or you'll crush it. Make sure the old gasket came off too.
  5. Refit the drain plug at 20 lb-ft (27 N·m).
  6. Clean the mount, oil the new gasket, spin it on until it touches, then 1 more full turn. On a 2018, torque it to 12 lb-ft instead.
  7. Refit the belly pan, lower the car, and pour in 5.5 quarts. One 5-quart jug isn't enough.
  8. Cap on, start it, and look for drips. Once it's hot, shut it off on level ground, and wait 5 minutes.
  9. Push the dipstick all the way in, or it reads low. Inside the SAFE band, add nothing. Overfilling can ruin the engine.
  10. Last, reset the reminder. Ignition on, don't start it. Slowly floor the gas pedal 3 times within 10 seconds. Then ignition off.

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