2004 DODGE STRATUS COUPE engine

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specifications
Engine model 4 Cylinder 6 Cylinder
Engine displacement 2,351dm
3(143.4 CID) 2,972dm3(181.3 CID)
No. of cylinders and cylinder arrangement 4 in-line 6 - V60 É
Bore 86.5 mm (3.41 in) 91.1 mm (3.58 in)
Stroke 100 mm (3.94 in) 76.0 mm (2.99 in)
Compression ratio 9.0 9.0
Controlled by-pass thermostat 88 ÉC (190 ÉF) 88 ÉC (190 ÉF)
Spark plugs NGK BKR5E-11 FR5E1
DENSO K16PR-U11 Ð
CHAMPION RC10YC4 Ð
Spark plug gap 1.0 to 1.1 mm
(.039 to .043 in)0.7 to 0.8 mm
(.028 to .031 in)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition timing idle speed and mixture Refer to the ªVehicle emission control informationº label
under the engine hood.
NOTE
1. Your engine is equipped with intake and exhaust valve auto-lash adjusters that require no adjustment.
2. Your vehicle has one of the listed spark plugs. Use any one of the listed spark plugs for replacement.
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CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Recommended Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 62dm3(16.3 gal) Ð
Engine oil Oil pan 4dm3(4.2 qt) Engine oils displaying
ILSAC certification symbol
or conforming to the API
classification SL, SL/CF Oil filter 0.3dm
3(0.32 qt)
Power steering 1.2dm
3(1.3 qt) Diamond ATF
Automatic transaxle 4 Cyl.: 7.7dm3(8.2 qt)
6 Cyl.: 8.4dm3(8.9 qt)Diamond ATF SPIII
Manual transaxle 4 Cyl.: 2.2dm3(2.3 qt)
6 Cyl.: 2.8dm3(3.0 qt)Gear oil API classification
GL-4 SAE 75W-85W or
75W-90
Brakes and clutch As required Conforming to Brake fluid
DOT3 or DOT4
Transaxle linkage, Parking brake cable mechanism, hood
lock and hook, door latches, seat adjustersAs required Multipurpose grease NLGI
Grade 2
Door hinges, trunk lid hinges As required Engine oil
Engine coolant 4 Cyl.-M/T: *8.0L (8.5 qt)
-A/T: *7.9L (8.3 qt)
6 Cyl.-M/T: *9.2L (9.7 qt)
-A/T: *9.1L (9.6 qt)Long Life Antifreeze Coolant
or an equivalent
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 425g (15 oz) HFC-134a
Windshield washers 4 L (4.2 qt) Ð
*: Include 0.65 L (.69 qt.) in reserve tank.
370 SPECIFICATIONS

Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 224
Cassette Tape Player..................219,221
CD Player.........................219,227
Center console......................... 215
Center console box...................... 213
Charging system warning light..........107,114
Check engine/malfunction indicator
lamp.............................107,115
Child restraint.......................... 76
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 145
Cleaning
Exterior of your car................... 254
Interior of your car.................... 253
Clock................................ 216
Compact spare tire...................267,367
Contract, Service....................... 374
Coolant (engine)....................... 322
Cruise control (for non-turbo)
Indicator.........................107,113
Cruise control (for turbo)
Indicator.........................107,113
Cup holder........................... 212Customer Arbitration Board............... 375
Customer Assistance.................... 372
Dealer Service......................... 372
Defroster (rear window).................. 125
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 314
Dimmer control........................ 122
Disc brake pads........................ 329
Dome light........................... 305
Dome light/Reading light................ 129
Door hinges, rear hatch hinges, hood lock
release mechanism and safety catch......... 330
Door Opener, Garage.................... 132
Door-ajar warning light...............107,112
Doors
Lock............................... 26
Power door locks...................... 34
Drive belt............................ 333
Driving, alcohol and drugs................ 201
Driving speed
Automatic transaxle................... 157
Manual transaxle..................... 169
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Electric rear window defroster switch........ 125
Emission-control system maintenance........ 313
Engine compartment.................259,311
Engine coolant......................... 322
Engine coolant level warning light.......... 107
Engine coolant temperature gauge.......106,111
Engine hood release...................... 41
Engine oil and oil filter.................. 318
Engine overheating..................... 278
Engine serial number.................... 365
Engine specifications.................... 369
Exhaust system.....................330,369
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid............... 327
Brake fluid.......................... 323
Clutch fluid......................... 324
Fog light switch........................ 123
Front fog lamp indicator lamp............. 114
Front seat adjustment..................... 57
Fuel
Filler Cap........................... 148
Fuel economy........................ 149Fuel filler............................ 39
Fuel gauge.......................106,109
Fuel hoses.......................... 315
Fuel selection........................ 144
Low-fuel warning light..............107,113
Fuses................................ 286
Fusible links.......................... 287
Garage Door Opener.................... 132
GasCap .............................. 148
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 146
Gauges.........................106,109,111
Gear positions......................... 156
General maintenance
Maintenance service................... 318
General vehicle data..................... 367
Glove compartment..................213,214
Handling of Compact Discs............... 232
Hazard warning flasher switch............. 124
Hazard warning light.................107,112
Head restraints......................... 66
Headlights (Type 1)..................... 294
384 INDEX

Mopar Parts........................315,375
Odometer..........................106,110
Oil pressure gauge...................... 106
Oil pressure warning light.............107,114
Oil
Engine oil........................... 318
Onboard Diagnostic System............... 314
Opener, Garage Door.................... 132
Operation during cold weather............. 202
Operation under adverse driving conditions . . . 263
Overdrive indicator..................... 107
Oversize tires.......................... 336
Owner 's Manual....................... 377
Parking brake
Operating method.................... 169
Parking brake lever stroke.............. 332
Polishing............................. 258
Power brakes.......................... 172
Power door locks........................ 34
Power windows......................... 43
Proper shift points...................... 167Puncture (tire changing).................. 274
Radial ply tires........................ 336
Radiator cap..................... 311,322,323
Radio................................ 219
General information................... 216
Reading lamps......................... 131
Reading light.......................... 131
Rear seats............................. 66
Rear window defroster................... 125
Replacement of light bulbs................ 292
Reporting Safety Defects................. 375
Safe driving techniques.................. 200
Scheduled maintenance.................. 340
Seat belt extender....................... 75
Seat Belts
Adjustable seat belt anchor.............73,80
And Pregnant Women.................. 87
Child restraint........................ 76
Maintenance and inspection.............. 88
Seat belt extender...................... 75
Seat belt reminder/warning light......... 107
386 INDEX

UNIBELT restraint system............... 69
Seatback.............................. 60
Seats
Front seats........................... 57
Rear seats............................ 66
SECURITY indicator................49,107,112
Service Assistance...................... 372
Service Manuals........................ 377
Setting the clock........................ 216
Severe maintenance schedule.............. 349
Snow tires............................ 339
Spare tire.......................266,267,367
Spark plugs........................317,369
Speedometer.......................106,108
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature..... 153
Flooded engine....................... 153
Normal conditions.................... 152
Steering system
Steering lock......................... 151
Tilt lock lever........................ 175
Sun visors............................ 209
Sunroof............................... 46Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
Maintenance......................... 329
Warning light.....................107,116
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air bag . . 89
Supplemental Restraint System warning light . . 116
Tachometer........................106,108
Tape Player........................... 219
Temperature Gage, Engine Coolant.......... 279
Theft protection........................ 151
Theft-alarm
SECURITY indicator..............49,107,112
System.............................. 48
Timing belt........................... 334
Tips for driving in various conditions........ 201
Tire chains............................ 339
Ti re s
Compact spare tire.................... 267
Inflation pressure...............334,366,367
Maintenance......................334,337
Quality Grading...................... 379
Rotation............................ 338
Size (tire and wheels).................. 367
INDEX 387