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correct 2015 Patriot 4x4 engine coolant?

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#1 ·
the engine coolant in my 2015 Patriot 4x4 is Pink-
my manual states to use OAT formula Anti-freeze.
I want to know if the antifreeze in my Patriot is OAT or HOAT.
Since I bought the vehicle used I am not sure.

Do they make OAT antifreeze in pink or only in orange?

I found OAT antifreeze in Orange at the auto store-
I did not see any OAT antifreeze in Pink-

Please help - thank you -
 
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#2 · (Edited)
Yea, MOPAR changed to a 10 year/150,000 mile OAT coolant a few years back (Part 68163848AA). Initially the FIAT product was orange and the MOPAR product has always been purple.

But, there are a few threads that indicate that some people observe the purple stuff transitioning to a pinkish color: https://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/15-engine-drivetrain/335127-coolant-am-i-crack.html

In that link, I recommended flushing and converting to the correct purple coolant because you don't know the history of your vehicle. Mixing coolant chemistry can sometimes result in a mess.
https://www.google.com/search?clien...pink&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjkpvXQwoDhAhUh24MKHT7JAj0QBQgpKAA&biw=1920&bih=925
http://wrjeepclub.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=5560.0
https://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/i...t-1050513.html
https://www.ram1500diesel.com/forum/...d-coolant.html
 
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