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What kind of oil does a 2018 Jeep Compass take?

I just inherited my dad’s 2018 Jeep Compass when he traded up to a new Wrangler. It only has 40,000 miles on it, and I want to make sure it lasts as long as possible. I know it is time for an oil change, but my dad has no idea what his mechanic uses. What kind of oil does a 2018 Jeep Compass take?

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Lynell Spencer · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The 2018
Jeep Compass
takes 5 quarts of SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic motor oil.
The proper engine oil cools and cleans your engine while reducing friction on moving parts. Oil is like the blood of your car. You wouldn’t want to use the wrong type—that can impact your car’s performance, and cause unnecessary wear, corrosion, and overheating of your engine’s moving parts.
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