engine coolant DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 2004 User Guide

Once a Month
²
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transaxle and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
²
Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake linings, hoses and calipers.
²Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the brake master cylinder fluid level.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
Schedule ªAº 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule ªBº 6,000 miles (10 000
km).
NOTE:In 2.7L Engines equipped with Flex Fuel Engine
(FFV), change engine oil every 5 months or 5,000 miles,
whichever comes first. This applies to both Maintenance
Schedule A and B.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 235
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*XXX X X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter en-
gine. ***X
Replace theignition cableson the 2.4 liter en-
gine. ***X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.7 liter en-
gine.X
Check and retension accessory drive belts on
2.7 liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4 liter
engine.X
242 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
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 engine coolant at 60 months
or 102,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*³X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
SCHEDULE ªAº 247
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000) (168 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, ro-
tors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.7 liter engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*³ X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter en-
gine.*X
Check and retension alternator drive belts on 2.7
liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4L engine. X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. *** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. *** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
248 SCHEDULE ªAº
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About Your Brakes...................... 140
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 206
Adding Fuel.......................... 162
Aiming Headlights...................... 227
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 196
Air Conditioning....................... 120
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 125
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 200
Air Conditioning System..............120,199
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 151
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................36,37
Airbag Light.....................37,40,49,85
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Airbag, Side........................... 38
Airbag, Window......................33,38
Alarm Light............................ 90
Alarm, Panic........................... 21
Alarm System.......................... 22
Alignment and Balance.................. 156
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 207
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 206Capacities........................... 227
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 141
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 88
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 22
Appearance Care....................... 214
Automatic Door Locks.................... 17
Automatic Transaxle...............133,184,211
Filter.............................. 213
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 213
Fluid Level Check..................... 212
Interlock System....................12,134
Reset Mode......................... 135
Selection Of Lubricant................. 212
Shifting............................ 135
Special Additives..................... 213
Autostick............................. 158
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 77
Ball Joints............................ 201
Battery............................... 198
Emergency Starting.................... 179
Gas Caution......................181,199
Heater............................. 132
262 INDEX

Jump Starting........................ 179
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................179,198
Belts, Drive........................... 196
Belts, Engine.......................... 198
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 201
B-Pillar Location....................... 147
Brake, Parking......................... 139
Brake System.......................140,209
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Fluid Check......................... 210
Hoses.............................. 209
Master Cylinder...................... 210
Warning Light........................ 89
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........133,135
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Bulbs, Light........................... 221
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 227
Capacities, Fluid....................... 227
Car Washes........................... 215
Carpeting............................. 216
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 118Cassette Tape Player...............95,104,106
Catalytic Converter..................... 197
CD Changer..................102,107,112,114
CD Player....................100,109,111,118
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 226
Central Locking......................... 17
Chains, Tire........................... 157
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 174
Charging System Light................... 86
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 144
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 49
Child Restraint...................40,42,44,45
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 44
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Cigar Lighter........................... 94
Circuit Breakers........................ 219
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 218
Headlights.......................... 217
Instrument Panel..................... 218
Climate Control........................ 120
Clock................................. 94
Coin Holder........................... 53
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Compact Disc Changer................... 114
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 119
Compact Disc Player..................95,100
Compact Spare Tire..................... 153
Compass.............................. 90
Compass Calibration..................... 92
Contract, Service....................... 254
Cooling System........................ 205
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 206
Coolant Capacity..................... 227
Coolant Level........................ 207
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 207
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 206
Inspection........................... 205
Points to Remember................... 208
Pressure Cap........................ 207
Radiator Cap........................ 207
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 209
Selection of Coolant................... 206
Corrosion Protection.................... 214
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 198
Cruise Control.......................... 67
Cruise Light........................... 85Customer Assistance.................... 252
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 62
Daytime Running Lights.................. 63
Dealer Service......................... 191
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 123
Defroster, Windshield..................50,123
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 189
Dimmer Control........................ 61
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 64
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 212
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 207
Engine Oil.......................... 195
Door Ajar Warning...................... 17
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 70
Drive Belts............................ 196
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 182
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 77
264 INDEX

Speedometer........................... 86
Starting.............................. 130
Cold Weather........................ 131
Engine Fails to Start................... 132
Steering
Power...........................142,200
Tilt Column.......................... 66
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 117
Stuck, Freeing......................... 183
Sun Roof.............................. 75
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 33
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 195
Tachometer............................ 86
Tape Player........................... 117
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......87,173
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22
Tilt Steering Column..................... 66
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 147
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 146
Tire Markings......................... 143Tire Safety Information................... 143
Tires ...........................50,150,258
Air Pressure......................... 150
Alignment.......................... 156
Chains............................. 157
Changing........................... 174
Compact Spare....................... 153
Flat Changing........................ 174
General Information................... 150
High Speed......................... 152
Inflation Pressures.................... 151
Load Capacity....................... 147
Quality Grading...................... 258
Radial............................. 153
Replacement......................... 155
Rotation............................ 157
Safety...........................143,150
Sizes............................... 144
Snow Tires.......................... 157
Spinning............................ 154
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 155
Towing...........................183,184
Disabled Vehicle...................... 183
INDEX 271
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