2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 443

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubricant has become contaminated with water. fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Frequency Of Fluid Change NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper changed immediately. maintenance interval. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models Only Only Lubricant Selection Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintainto "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. ing Your Vehicle" for further information. Fluid Level Check Fluid Level Check Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If Visually inspected the unit at each oil change for leakage. leakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the If leakage is detected, Check the fluid level by removing 7