2011 Jeep Patriot Oil Type & Capacity

The 2011 Jeep Patriot takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-204.5 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
Latitude X, AWD, Automatic CVT, CVT2API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude X, AWD, Automatic CVT, CVT3API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude X, AWD, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude X, FWD, Automatic CVTAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude X, FWD, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude, 2.0 A, Automatic CVTAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude, 2.0 A, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude, 2.4 B, AWD, Automatic CVT, CVT2API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude, 2.4 B, AWD, Automatic CVT, CVT3API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude, 2.4 B, AWD, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude, 2.4 B, FWD, Automatic CVTAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Latitude, 2.4 B, FWD, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Sport, 2.0 A, Automatic CVTAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Sport, 2.0 A, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Sport, 2.4 B, AWD, Automatic CVT, CVT2API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Sport, 2.4 B, AWD, Automatic CVT, CVT3API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Sport, 2.4 B, AWD, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Sport, 2.4 B, FWD, Automatic CVTAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Sport, 2.4 B, FWD, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.

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2011 Jeep Patriot factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

7.2 quarts (6.81 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Includes: heater and coolant recovery tank filled to "max" level.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2011 Jeep Patriot take?

The 2011 Jeep Patriot takes 5W-20 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-20), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2011 Jeep Patriot take?

The 2011 Jeep Patriot holds 4.5 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Jeep Patriot?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Jeep Patriot. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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