2005 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN engine oil

Miles 126,000 129,000 132,000 135,000 138,000 141,000
(Kilometers) (203 000) (208 000) (212 000) (217 000) (222 000) (227 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*XXXXX 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.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
260 SCHEDULE“B”
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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, if not replaced at 3
months.XXX
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.*‡X
Rotate the tires.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.‡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.
SCHEDULE“B”261
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SCHEDULE“A”
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
Rotate the tires. XXXXXX
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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 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 XXXXX
SCHEDULE“A”263
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
[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 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
264 SCHEDULE“A”
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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.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter
engine.**X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X XXXXX
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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.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter engine.*** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Rotate the tires. X 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.‡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.
SCHEDULE“A”267
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Special Additives..................... 230
Autostick............................. 172
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 81
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 213
Emergency Starting.................... 193
Gas Caution......................195,214
Heater............................. 145
Jump Starting........................ 193
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................193,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
B-Pillar Location....................... 159
Brake, Parking......................... 150
Brake System.......................151,225
Anti-Lock........................... 152
Fluid Check......................... 227
Hoses.............................. 226
Master Cylinder...................... 227
Warning Light........................ 93Brake/Transmission Interlock...........145,148
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Bulb Replacement...................... 238
Bulbs, Light........................... 238
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 244
Capacities, Fluid....................... 244
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 176
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 223
Car Washes........................... 231
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 176
Carpeting............................. 232
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 123
Cassette Tape Player...............100,108,111
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................107,112,117,119
CD Player....................105,113,115,123
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 242
Central Locking......................... 17
Chains, Tire........................... 170
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 188
INDEX 281
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