Target Audience:
Dodge Stratus Coupe owners seeking to perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs themselves, as well as professional repair facilities.
Advantage:
Provides dealership-level technical information, comprehensive coverage, and digital convenience (instant download, printable pages) compared to traditional printed manuals.
Feature 1:
Factory-authorized content, identical to manuals used by dealership technicians.
Feature 2:
Extensive use of diagrams, illustrations, and wiring schematics for clarity.
Feature 3:
Enables cost savings through DIY repairs and efficient troubleshooting.
Engine Mechanical:
Complete engine overhaul, component diagnostics, lubrication system, cooling system, fuel system, emission control system
Engine Electrical:
Ignition system, starting system, charging system, engine control module (ECM) diagnostics and wiring
Transmission:
Automatic transmission service, repair, diagnostics, fluid specifications, internal components
Brakes:
Brake system diagnostics, front and rear brake service, hydraulic system, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) components and troubleshooting
Suspension And Steering:
Front and rear suspension, steering system components, alignment specifications, power steering system
Body And Chassis:
Body panel removal and installation, interior trim, exterior trim, frame and underbody
Electrical System:
Lighting system, instrument cluster, power accessories (windows, locks, mirrors), audio system, security system, wiring diagrams for all circuits
HVAC:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system service, component replacement, refrigerant handling, diagnostics
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based diagnostics
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and changes, spark plug replacement, belt inspection and replacement
Repair:
Detailed step-by-step repair procedures for all major vehicle systems
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting common problems, diagnostic testing procedures, using diagnostic tools
Installation:
Component replacement and installation instructions
Specifications:
Torque specifications, fluid capacities, electrical component data, diagnostic values
Depth:
Factory-level detail, suitable for professional technicians and advanced DIYers
Content Type:
Step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, diagnostic flowcharts
Engine Code:
EER (2.7L V6 DOHC)
Valvetrain:
DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshafts)
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Horsepower Approximate:
190-200 hp (varies slightly based on specific market/tuning)
Torque Approximate:
190-200 lb-ft (varies slightly based on specific market/tuning)
Engine Code:
ED4 (2.4L I4 DOHC)
Valvetrain:
DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshafts)
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Horsepower Approximate:
150-160 hp (varies slightly based on specific market/tuning)
Torque Approximate:
160-170 lb-ft (varies slightly based on specific market/tuning)
NHTSA Front Impact Driver Rating 2005:
Four Stars (for driver)
NHTSA Front Impact Passenger Rating 2005:
Four Stars (for passenger)
IIHS Front Offset Crash Rating 2005:
Good (for 2005 model)
ABS:
Standard (4-wheel disc brakes with ABS)
Traction Control:
Available on some trims/packages
Airbags Front:
Standard (Driver and Passenger front airbags)
Airbags Side:
Optional (Side curtain airbags available on some trims)
Seatbelts:
Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners
Oil Change:
Every 3,000-7,500 miles or 6-12 months, depending on oil type and driving conditions (refer to manual for specific recommendation).
Air Filter Replacement:
Every 15,000-30,000 miles or as needed based on inspection.
Spark Plugs Replacement:
Typically every 60,000-100,000 miles for platinum or iridium plugs (check manual for exact type and interval).
Transmission Fluid Change:
Every 30,000-60,000 miles or as specified by driving conditions (severe service may require more frequent changes).
Engine Oil:
SAE 5W-30 (API Service SM or newer). Consult owner's manual for viscosity variations based on temperature.
Coolant:
Mopar OAT (Organic Additive Technology) Antifreeze/Coolant (5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology).
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 (or DOT 4 if specified for ABS systems)
Issue 1:
Power steering pump leaks or noise, especially in the 2.7L V6.
Issue 2:
Coolant leaks from heater core or intake manifold gaskets, particularly in the 2.7L V6.
Issue 3:
Transmission issues (e.g., rough shifting, slipping) may arise, often related to fluid degradation or solenoid issues.
Issue 4:
Interior trim pieces may rattle or become loose over time.
Issue 5:
Window regulators and motors can fail.
Manufacturer:
Chrysler Corporation (later DaimlerChrysler, then FCA)
Platform Sharing:
Shared platform with the Chrysler Sebring Coupe and Mitsubishi Eclipse/Galant (for certain generations, though 2005 Stratus Coupe is primarily Dodge/Chrysler platform).
Design Basis:
Designed as a sportier, coupe variant of the Stratus sedan line, offering a more aggressive styling and coupe-specific chassis tuning.
Production Years Stratus Coupe:
2001-2005
Assembly Location:
Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA (typically)
