engine oil DODGE STRATUS 2006 2.G Owner's Guide

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X X
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace
if required.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads,
linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter en-
gine.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.7 liter en-
gine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, the
PCV valve.*‡X
Check and re-tension alternator drive
belts on 2.7 liter engine.X
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums
and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter engine. X
Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter En-
gine). Adjust or replace if required.X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter engine. X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at
100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.‡This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
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Shifting............................ 145
Special Additives..................... 232
Autostick............................. 169
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 76
Ball Joints............................ 220
Battery............................... 216
Emergency Starting.................... 197
Gas Caution......................199,217
Heater............................. 142
Jump Starting........................ 197
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 18
Location.........................197,217
Belts, Drive........................... 214
Belts, Engine.......................... 216
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 220
B-Pillar Location....................... 156
Brake, Parking......................... 147
Brake System.......................149,228
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 149
Fluid Check......................... 229
Hoses.............................. 228
Master Cylinder...................... 229Warning Light........................ 87
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........143,145
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 44
Bulb Replacement...................... 241
Bulbs, Light........................... 240
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 246
Capacities, Fluid....................... 246
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 177
Oil (Engine)......................... 213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 225
Car Washes........................... 233
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 174
Carpeting............................. 235
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 120
Cassette Tape Player...............94,103,105
Catalytic Converter..................... 215
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......101,106,111,113
CD (Compact Disc) Player........99,108,110,120
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 245
Central Locking......................... 13
Chains, Tire........................... 168
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Daytime Running Lights.................. 62
Dealer Service......................... 209
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 132
Defroster, Windshield...............46,126,131
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 207
Dimmer Control........................ 59
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 63
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 231
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 226
Engine Oil.......................... 214
Door Ajar Warning...................... 13
Door Locks............................ 11
Door Locks, Automatic................... 13
Door Opener, Garage..................... 69
Drive Belts............................ 214
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 200
E-85 Fuel............................. 175
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 76
Electrical Power Outlets................... 76Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 66
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 201
Jacking............................. 191
Jump Starting........................ 197
Overheating......................... 190
Towing............................. 201
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....208,250
Engine............................205,206
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 215
Block Heater......................... 142
Break-In Recommendations............... 44
Checking Oil Level.................... 210
Compartment.....................205,206
Coolant (Antifreeze)................223,247
Cooling............................ 223
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 174
Fails to Start......................... 142
Fuel Requirements.................171,246
Oil ..........................210,246,247
Oil Change Interval................... 211
Oil Selection......................212,246
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Oil Synthetic......................... 213
Overheating......................... 190
Timing Belt.......................... 216
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 246
Entry System, Illuminated................. 11
Exhaust Gas Caution...............45,174,223
Exhaust System........................ 223
Exterior Light Service.................... 241
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 215
Automatic Transaxle................... 232
Engine Fuel......................... 215
Engine Oil.......................214,247
Engine Oil Disposal................... 214
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 190
Turn Signal.......................... 84
Flash-To-Pass........................... 63
Flat Tire Changing...................... 191
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 176
Engine Oil.......................... 176Fuel Requirements.................... 175
Maintenance......................... 176
Replacement Parts.................... 176
Starting............................ 176
Fluid, Brake........................... 248
Fluid Capacities........................ 246
Fluid Leaks............................ 46
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 231
Capacities........................... 246
Cooling System....................... 223
Engine Oil.......................... 210
Power Steering....................... 219
Fluids............................... 247
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 247
Fog Light Service....................... 244
Fog Lights........................62,85,244
Folding Rear Seat....................... 57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 201
Fuel................................. 171
Adding............................. 177
Additives........................... 173
Clean Air........................... 172
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............61,63
Engine Temperature Warning............. 86
Exterior Check........................ 46
Fog ...........................62,85,244
Front Replacement.................... 243
Headlight Switch...................... 61
Headlights........................... 61
High Beam........................... 63
High Beam Indicator................... 84
Illuminated Entry...................... 11
Instrument Cluster..................... 61
Interior.............................. 59
License............................. 246
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Low Fuel............................ 88
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 84
Map Reading......................... 60
Oil Pressure.......................... 87
Rear Servicing....................... 245
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 19
Service..........................240,241
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 84Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 88
Traction Control...................... 151
Turn Signal...................61,62,84,243
Voltage.............................. 84
Load Limits........................... 178
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 178
Tires ............................156,178
Locks
Central.............................. 13
Child Protection....................... 14
Door............................... 11
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 41
Lubricants............................ 220
Lubrication, Body....................... 220
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 178
Lumbar Support........................ 55
Maintenance Free Battery................. 216
Maintenance Procedures.................. 210
Maintenance Schedule................... 250
Light Duty Schedule“B”................ 253
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Schedule“A”........................ 263
Schedule“B”........................ 253
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 84,208
Manual, Service........................ 273
Mirrors............................... 52
Automatic Dimming.................... 52
Electric Remote....................... 53
Outside............................. 53
Rearview............................ 52
Vanity.............................. 54
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................209,272
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 61
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 44
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Odometer............................. 86
Tampering........................... 86
Trip ................................ 86
Oil, Engine......................210,246,247
Capacity............................ 246
Change Interval...................... 211Checking........................... 210
Disposal............................ 214
Filter...........................214,247
Filter Disposal....................... 214
Identification Logo.................... 212
Materials Added to.................... 213
Pressure Gauge....................... 87
Quality............................. 212
Recommendation..................212,246
Synthetic........................... 213
Viscosity.........................213,246
Onboard Diagnostic System............207,208
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .......... 69
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overdrive............................ 146
Overheating, Engine..................... 190
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,273
Paint Care............................ 233
Paint Damage......................... 233
Panic Alarm........................... 17
Parking Brake......................... 147
Parking On Hill........................ 148
286 INDEX

Vanity Mirrors.......................... 54
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................157,178
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 240
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 19
Vinyl Trim............................ 235
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 246
Voltmeter.............................. 84
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 13
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 190
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 272
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 222Washers, Windshield..................63,222
Washing Vehicle........................ 233
Waxing and Polishing................... 233
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 167
Wind Buffeting.......................22,75
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............30,35
Window Fogging....................... 126
Windows.............................. 21
Power.............................. 21
Windshield Washers...................63,222
Windshield Wipers.................62,63,221
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 222
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 64
Wood Trim Cleaning.................... 236
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