Jeep Patriot Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Jeep Patriot takes 5W-20 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2012-2017 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2010-2011 models use 5W-30 (4.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2017 | 5W-20 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2010-2011 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2009 | 5W-20 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Patriot year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Jeep Patriot take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Jeep Patriot takes 5W-20 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2012-2017 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2010-2011 models use 5W-30 (4.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Jeep Patriot take?
About 4.5 qt with a filter change on 2012-2017 models, and 4.5 qt on 2010-2011 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Jeep Patriot?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2012-2017: 5W-20; 2010-2011: 5W-30; 2007-2009: 5W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 11 of 11 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2017 Jeep Patriot, 2.0L 4-cyl (ECN), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2017 Jeep Patriot, 2.4L 4-cyl (ED3) and Car Specs - Jeep Patriot oil capacity. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.