2012 Jeep Patriot Coolant Type (2024)

FAQs

Do jeeps require special coolant? ›

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Jeep has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is unique to individual years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, red, yellow, purple blue, and orange.

Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, nevertheless, some manufacturers sell them in blue.

What color coolant does Jeep use? It's essential to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow.

Capacity: Initial fill 7.2 quarts.

It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years.

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use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Material Standard MS. 90032.

Prestone® MAX antifreeze + coolant uses Advanced Original Equipment Technology to provide MAXIMUM ENGINE PROTECTION in all Jeep, Ram, Dodge & Chrysler vehicles from 2000 & newer, guaranteed.

In GM trucks the coolant is “orange- red”, indicating that it contains nitrite. Orange coolant in Daimler-Chrysler® vehicles is NOT Dexcool.

What Jeep fluid is pink? ›

What is pink fluid? The pink fluid is most likely a concoction of transmission fluid and coolant or antifreeze. Typically transmission fluid is either red or pink and the antifreeze can vary from pink to orange or green.

In my opinion, there is one true universal coolant — the original green stuff. It is the cheapest, it protects and even repairs minor aluminum flaws, and the only inconvenience is its short lifespan (offset by its low cost) with the semiyearly drain and refill.

Locate the coolant overflow bottle (usually at the side of the engine compartment). There should be level markers imprinted on the side so that you can immediately see whether the fluid is low or too high.

Wrangler Cooling Capacity

Most 4.0L engines hold about 6 quarts of coolant. For more information about your coolant capacity check out our coolant capacity chart. One fallacy people harbor is that reducing their radiator thermostat improves cooling performance.

Prestone® MAX antifreeze + coolant uses Advanced Original Equipment Technology to provide MAXIMUM ENGINE PROTECTION in all Jeep, Ram, Dodge & Chrysler vehicles from 2000 & newer, guaranteed.

What Coolant Does Your Car Need? Different vehicles require different coolants. There are varieties for every type of vehicle, from diesel engines to American, Asian and European vehicles. Each one is specifically formulated to keep its designated engine type running in extreme temperatures.

It's best to use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS. 90032. To add coolant to a jeep wrangler let the vehicle cool down and then add it at the radiator cap.