2012 Jeep Patriot First generation facelift Cooling Fluid Capacity
For 2012 Patriot First generation facelift Jeep recommends to use: Glysantin G30-91 cooling fluids and genuine OEM cooling fluid with a part number: 05066386AA. To select the right cooling fluid see the table below.
How much cooling fluid you need to put into 2012 Patriot depends on conditions listed below.
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| Condition | Volume |
|---|
| 2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2011.1–) | 7.19 US qt. |
| 2.2 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.1 L 134 HP engine (2011.1–) | 10.04 US qt. |
| 2.2 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.1 L 161 HP engine (2011.1–) | 10.04 US qt. |
| 2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2008.1–) | 7.19 US qt. |
| Part number: 05066386AA | |
| 2.4 Eco + 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2008.7–) | 7.19 US qt. |
| All other modifications | 8.98 US qt. |
| Cooling fluid: Glysantin G30-91 | |
Changing cooling fluid it's a bit tricky process but it can be done by yourself. The whole process will take 1–2 hours because you need to cool down the engine, and it will save you up to $150.
To replace coolant in 2012 Jeep Patriot first you need to flush old fluid. Start with a cool engine. Drain the overflow reservoir first, then open the radiator cap, and open the radiator drain cock. After that check for cooling fluid drain plugs on the engine block. If your car have those unscrew them and drain coolant from the engine block. If you want to clean the system pour coolant cleaner and start the engine. Read the coolant cleaner manual and follow the product directions. Then flush coolant cleaner as you've flushed coolant before. The final step is to pour new coolant.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Jeep Patriot user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Jeep warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
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Doing basic service for your 2012 Jeep Patriot you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.