How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a 2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0L 4 Cyl.

Jeep Patriot Model Years - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair

2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open

3. Find Reservoir - Locate the power steering fluid reservoir

4. Check Level - Determine the power steering fluid level

5. Add Fluid - Determine power steering fluid type and add fluid

6. Replace Cap - Secure the power steering fluid cap back in place

7. More Info. - Additional information on power steering fluid

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Video Description

Is your Patriot hard to turn? You might need to add power steering fluid - this video shows you how to correctly add power steering fluid to your 2012 Jeep Patriot. Adding power steering fluid to your Patriot is easy (the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your Patriot) and should be done whenever your power steering fluid is low. Before adding power steering fluid, be sure to check your owners manual to determine what type of power steering fluid to add to your Patriot. This information will typically be located in the back of the manual in a section title fluid capacities and specifications.

In a few days, check the power steering fluid level in your Patriot to make sure you don't have a leak. If you notice the power steering fluid level is low, see our how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks video.

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