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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 123,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000) (198 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*XXXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.*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.XX
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.7 liter
engine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.LX
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Miles 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (232 000) (237 000) (241 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if necessary.* X X
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums
and shoes.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*³ X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
** Except for the 2.4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
(PZEV).
*** 2.4 liter PZEV only.³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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SCHEDULE ªAº
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) (58 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if required. X
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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
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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
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (183 000) (193 000) (203 000) (212 000) (222 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*X X XXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*³X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
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![DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 2004 Owners Manual Miles144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (232 000) (241 000)
[Months][144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X
Replace theair cleaner f DODGE STRATUS SEDAN 2004 Owners Manual Miles144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (232 000) (241 000)
[Months][144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X
Replace theair cleaner f](/manual-img/12/58716/w960_58716-249.png)
Miles144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (232 000) (241 000)
[Months][144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*³ X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
** Except for the 2.4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
(PZEV).
*** 2.4 liter PZEV only.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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Page 270 of 273

Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 31
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Trunk Release.................... 23
Replacement Tires...................... 155
Reporting Safety Defects................. 256
Restraints, Occupant..................... 25
Rotation, Tires......................... 157
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 50
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 256
Safety Information, Tire.................. 143
Safety Tips............................. 49
Schedule, Maintenance................... 233
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 218
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 31
Seat Belts.............................. 26
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 30
And Pregnant Women.................. 32
Child Restraint....................40,41,45
Extender............................ 32
Front Seat............................ 27
Inspection........................... 49
Operating Instructions.................. 27Reminder............................ 90
Seats................................. 57
Adjustment.......................... 57
Cleaning............................ 216
Head Restraints....................... 58
Lumbar Support....................... 58
Power.............................. 58
Rear Folding......................... 59
Reclining............................ 57
Security Alarm......................... 22
Sentry Key.......................... 11,13
Service Assistance...................... 252
Service Contract........................ 254
Service Engine Soon Light................. 86
Service Manuals........................ 256
Setting the Clock........................ 94
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 30
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side Window Demisters.................. 123
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 182
Snow Tires............................ 157
Spark Plugs........................... 196
Speed Control........................67,85
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