Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
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Blind to the Value
As equipped, our test Patriot Limited 4x4's price was $29,700, and people
found that hard to stomach. Dig deeper, and you find the base price for this
trim is $24,550, which is a bit lower than th ...
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (if
equipped) is shared. The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. Be
sure to check the fluid level at reg ...
Exterior
The 2010 Patriot looks exactly like a Jeep and can't possibly be mistaken for
anything else. It has the bold, square lines that are associated with this
brand. A vertically striped grille with the ...