2005 DODGE STRATUS COUPE brakes

!36,000 Miles (58 000 km) or at 36 months
NCheck automatic transaxle fluid level.
NCheck brake hoses for deterioration or leaks.
NInspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and
damage.
NInspect suspension system for looseness and dam-
age.
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!39,000 Miles (62 000 km) or at 39 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!42,000 Miles (67 000 km) or at 42 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NRotate tires.
NInspect suspension system for looseness and damage.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 45 months
NReplace air cleaner filter.
NReplace spark plugs, standard type.
NInspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel
cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for
wear and leaks of all wheels.
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
MAINTENANCE 361
9

!60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
NReplace air cleaner filter.
NReplace spark plugs, standard type.
NCheck drive belts condition (for the generator,
water pump, power steering pump).
NReplace timing belt.*1
*1: For California, Massachusetts and Vermont
this maintenance is recommended but not re-
quired.
NChange manual transaxle fluid.
NChange automatic transaxle fluid.
NCheck fuel hoses condition.
NFlush and replace engine coolant.
NCheck coolant hoses (radiator hose, heater hose).
NInspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel
cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for
wear and leaks of all wheels.
NCheck brake hoses for deterioration or leaks.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months
NInspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for
grease leaks and damage.
NInspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage.
NCheck and service exhaust system as required
(connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and
converter heat shields).
NCheck fuel system for leaks
(tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank
filler tube cap).
NCheck evaporative emission control system (ex-
cept evaporative emission canister).
NCheck distributor cap and rotor.
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
MAINTENANCE 363
9

!75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 75 months
NReplace air cleaner filter.
NReplace spark plugs, standard type.
NInspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel
cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for
wear and leaks of all wheels.
NCheck brake hoses for deterioration or leaks.
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!78,000 Miles (125 000 km) or at 78 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NRotate tires.
NInspect suspension system for looseness and dam-
age.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!81,000 Miles (130 000 km) or at 81 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
MAINTENANCE 365
9

!84,000 Miles (134 000 km) or at 84 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NRotate tires.
NCheck automatic transaxle fluid level.
NCheck brake hoses for deterioration or leaks.
NInspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and
damage.
NInspect suspension system for looseness and dam-
age.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!87,000 Miles (139 000 km) or at 87 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 90 months
NReplace air cleaner filter.
NReplace spark plugs, standard type.
NCheck drive belts condition (for the generator,
water pump, power steering pump).
NChange manual transaxle fluid.
NChange automatic transaxle fluid.
NCheck fuel hoses condition.
NFlush and replace engine coolant.
NInspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel
cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for
wear and leaks of all wheels.
NCheck brake hoses for deterioration or leaks.
NInspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for
grease leaks and damage.
NCheck and service exhaust system as required
(connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and
converter heat shields).
NCheck coolant hoses (radiator hose, heater hose).
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
366 MAINTENANCE

!102,000 Miles (163 000 km) or at 102 months
NReplace spark plugs, platinum-tipped type.
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NRotate tires.
NInspect suspension system for looseness and dam-
age.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 105 months
NReplace air cleaner filter.
NReplace spark plugs, standard type.
NInspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel
cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for
wear and leaks of all wheels.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 105 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!108,000 Miles (173 000 km) or at 108 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NInspect suspension system for looseness and dam-
age.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
368 MAINTENANCE

!120,000 Miles (192 000 km) or at 120 months
NChange manual transaxle fluid.
NChange automatic transaxle fluid.
NCheck fuel hoses condition.
NFlush and replace engine coolant.
NCheck coolant hoses (radiator hose, heater hose).
NInspect rear drum brake linings and rear wheel
cylinders (except vehicles with disc brakes) for
wear and leaks of all wheels.
NCheck brake hoses for deterioration or leaks.
NInspect ball joint and steering linkage seals for
grease leaks and damage.
NInspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and damage.
NCheck and service exhaust system as required
(connection portion of muffler, muffler pipes and
converter heat shields).
NCheck fuel system for leaks
(tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank
filler tube cap).
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!120,000 Miles (192 000 km) or at 120 months
NCheck evaporative emission control system (ex-
cept evaporative emission canister).
NCheck distributor cap and rotor.
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
370 MAINTENANCE

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
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.
378 SPECIFICATIONS

Accessory boxes........................ 215
Accessory (installation)................... 250
Adding Fuel.......................... 149
Air cleaner filter........................ 316
Air conditioning........................ 238
Aluminum wheel....................... 259
Antenna.............................. 221
Anti-lock braking system warning light . . . 109,115
Assist-starting procedures if battery is low.... 280
Automatic transaxle indicator.............. 121
Automatic transaxle oil temperature warning
light................................. 109
Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle fluid............... 329
Driving speed........................ 159
Gear positions....................... 158
Holding on an upgrade................ 167
Oil temperature warning light............ 109
Parking............................ 171
Reset Mode.......................160,168
Selector lever operation................. 155
Automatic transmission.................. 160
Autostick............................. 165Ball joint, steering linkage seal and drive shaft
boots................................ 331
Battery............................... 325
Charging system warning light........109,116
During cold weather................... 204
Specification......................... 374
Brake pad wear alarm................... 174
Brake System.......................... 174
Fluid.............................. 323
Hose.............................. 331
Parking brake.....................171,334
Pedal.............................. 173
Power brakes........................ 174
Warning light........................ 119
Warning sound for brake pad wear........ 174
Brake
Parking brake........................ 334
Pedal.............................. 173
Break-in recommendations................ 146
Bulb chart.........................293,294
Car preparation before driving............. 201
Cargo loads........................... 346
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