Knowing what fluids and fuels your car needs, and how much it holds, is important information. You can find out what size gas tank your 2015 Patriot has by consulting your owner’s manual.

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How big is the gas tank on a 2015 Jeep Patriot?

Available in five different trim levels, the 2015 Patriot is a compact crossover SUV with a compact gas tank. All four-wheel drive iterations of the 2015 Jeep Patriot are outfitted with a 13.5-gallon fuel tank, but front-wheel drive models are blessed with a larger 13.6-gallon tank. That’s right, front-wheel drive Patriots are able to carry 0.1 gallons more fuel than their four-wheel drive siblings.

Here is a breakdown of the 2015 Jeep Patriot’s gas tank size by trim and drivetrain:

Patriot Sport: 13.6 gallons

Patriot Sport 4x4: 13.5 gallons

Patriot Limited: 13.6 gallons

Patriot Limited 4x4: 13.5 gallons

Patriot Latitude: 13.6 gallons

Patriot Latitude 4x4: 13.5 gallons

Patriot Altitude: 13.6 gallons

Patriot Altitude 4x4: 13.5 gallons

Patriot High Altitude: 13.6 gallons

Patriot High Altitude 4x4: 13.5 gallons

Coming in at under 14 gallons put the Patriot’s tank at the lower end of normal, with average gas tank size hovering between 13 and 16 gallons.

How to check your 2015 Jeep Patriot’s gas tank size

If you’re still scratching your head about your particular Patriot model’s gas tank size, there are several ways that you can solve the mystery.

Measure the gas tank

The most rudimentary way to figure out your Jeep’s fuel capacity is to measure your gas tank yourself with the help of your trusty tape measure. All you have to do is measure the gas tank’s length, width, and height and then find the gas tank’s volume by multiplying those three values together.

Then, simply divide that number by 231—which is the number of cubic inches in a gallon—and you have your 2015 Jeep Patriot’s gas tank capacity in gallons.

For example, let’s say that you measure your fuel tank to be 14 inches wide, 11 inches tall, and 20 inches in length. Multiplying those numbers together gives you a volume of 3,080 cubic inches (14x11x20=3,080). Dividing that number by 231, we see that this particular tank holds 13.3 gallons.

Check your owner’s manual

If math scares you, you’re in luck because this is an open-book test. You can find your car’s fuel capacity in your owner’s manual by scanning the table of contents for headings like “fuel capacity” or “fuel tank”.

Drive till empty, then fill it up

Another more adventurous way to decipher a car’s gas tank size is by driving until your fuel gauge is on “empty”. All you have to do after that is fill your car up at the closest gas station and look on the gas pump for the number of gallons it took to fill your tank up. That will give you a rough estimate as to how much fuel your 2015 Patriot can hold.

Do not drive until your car runs out of gas completely. Running out of gas will cause your engine to stall, making it difficult to steer or brake. This can be very dangerous—even treacherous—if your engine stalls while you are driving on challenging terrain or at highway speeds.

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How to save on fuel costs in a 2015 Jeep Patriot

The 2015 Jeep Patriot has a fuel economy rating of 21 combined city/highway miles per gallon on the low-end, and 25 combined miles per gallon on the high-end. Front-wheel drive models perform better from a fuel efficiency standpoint, with the most efficient models having a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive, and a manual five-speed transmission.

Regardless of which powertrain setup your Patriot has, there are ways to get the most out of your Jeep’s fuel capacity. Here are some ways that you can maximize your car’s fuel efficiency.

Turn off the air conditioning. Air conditioning can cause your vehicle to consume 20% more fuel. Instead of using the A/C, consider opening your windows to cool down. When you do use the air conditioning, turn on your car’s re-circulation feature to increase your A/C’s efficiency.

Drive slower. Vehicles use more fuel when traveling at faster speeds. Keeping your Jeep moving in the 30—50 MPH range will help you conserve fuel. Anything higher, and you’ll likely see a drop-off in efficiency.

Don’t idle. Sitting on a cold car seat in the middle of winter is no fun. But letting your car idle to warm up can waste a lot of gas. Try dressing a little warmer and letting your car’s interior warm up as you drive. By the end of the year, you’ll be sitting on a pile of saved cash.

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