2009 JEEP PATRIOT oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L/2.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module 10 — Engine Coolant ReservoirMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3657

The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not
check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is
cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone that says SAFE or a cross-
hatch zone that says MIN at the low end of the range and
MAX at the high end of the range. Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil
when the reading is at the low end of the indicated range
will result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator
range.CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine as
indicated by the range markings, as described above,
on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration,
which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase
in oil temperature. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for
recommended engine oil change intervals.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for all
engines under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer-
tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-6395.
370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cupholders............................ 153
Customer Assistance..................... 427
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 369
Defroster, Rear Window................... 158
Defroster, Windshield...................70,244
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 131
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 366
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Power Steering........................ 286
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 382
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 136
Downshifting.......................... 260Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 116
Driving............................... 270
Off-Pavement......................... 270
Off-Road............................ 270
On Slippery Surfaces................... 266
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 267
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 146
Electronic Brake Control System............. 292
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 292
Brake Assist System.................... 293
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 294
Electronic Stability Program............... 296
Traction Control System................. 294
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 296
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 179
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