🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Dodge

Model:

Spirit

Year:

1991

Body Style:

4-Door Sedan

Generation Code:

1st Generation (JC platform)

Platform:

JC

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Dodge Spirit 1991 Owners, DIY Mechanics, Professional Technicians

Manual Source:

Genuine Factory Service Manual (Not 3rd Party)

Value Proposition:

Saves $50-$60 per hour on shop labor costs

Usability:

Easy to use, print sections as needed, searchable PDF

Instruction Format:

Detailed substeps, notes, cautions, warnings, numbered instructions

Visual Aid Format:

Illustrations, diagrams, photos, enlarged insets

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Scope:

All Styles Covered

Estimated Page Count:

Hundreds of Pages

Type:

Factory Service Repair Manual

Language:

English

Digital Format:

PDF Download

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine Service:

Yes

Transmission Service:

Yes

Brake System:

Yes

Wiring Diagrams:

Yes

Electrical System:

Yes

Suspension System:

Yes

Steering System:

Yes

Cooling System:

Yes

Fuel Injection Fuel System:

Yes

Emission Control System:

Yes

HVAC System:

Yes (Heater/Air Conditioning)

Engine Control System:

Yes

Chassis Body:

Yes

Restraint System:

Yes

Interior Components:

Yes

Differential Drive Axle:

Yes

General Maintenance:

Yes

Troubleshooting:

Yes (Advanced Guide)

Repair Procedures:

Yes (Step-by-step)

Rebuilding Procedures:

Yes

Refurbishment Restoration:

Yes

Diagnostic Procedures:

Yes

Electrical Diagnostics:

Yes (Combined with Wiring Diagrams)

Depth:

Factory Trained Technician Level

Information Source:

Official Factory Manuals

📊 Manual Specifications

Format:

PDF

Compatibility:

All PC based Windows OS and Mac

Printability:

Fully Printable (Entire Manual or Specific Pages)

Resolution:

High Resolution

Binding Type:

N/A (Digital Download, Printable)

Paper Type:

N/A (Digital Download, Printable)

Reader Requirement:

Adobe PDF Reader

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Type:

Inline-4 Cylinder (Multiple variants likely, detailed in manual)

Engine Displacement:

Likely 2.5L (Specific displacements will be detailed in manual)

Fuel System:

Fuel Injection (Specific system details in manual)

Horsepower Range:

Estimated 100-150 hp (Specifics per engine variant in manual)

Torque Range:

Estimated 130-170 lb-ft (Specifics per engine variant in manual)

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Type:

Manual and Automatic Transmissions likely offered (Detailed in manual)

Transmission Options:

Likely 3-speed automatic and 5-speed manual (Details in manual)

Fluid Type:

Specific ATF or manual transmission fluid types and capacities will be detailed in the manual.

📐 Dimensions

Wheelbase:

Approximately 104.2 inches (2647 mm) (Specifics for 1991 model in manual)

Length:

Approximately 179.7 inches (4564 mm) (Specifics for 1991 model in manual)

Width:

Approximately 67.9 inches (1725 mm) (Specifics for 1991 model in manual)

Height:

Approximately 53.6 inches (1361 mm) (Specifics for 1991 model in manual)

🛡️ Safety Features

Crash Test Information:

NHTSA and IIHS ratings for this era are generally available in historical databases and the manual may reference general safety system designs.

Braking System:

Front Disc, Rear Drum standard; Front/Rear Disc optional (details in manual)

Airbags:

Driver-side airbag likely standard or optional (details in manual)

Seatbelts:

Standard three-point seatbelts

💡 Technology Features

Audio System:

Factory AM/FM radio with cassette player likely standard, optional CD player available. (Details on head unit operation and potential upgrades in manual)

Cruise Control:

Optional feature (Maintenance and operation details in manual)

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

Typically 3,000-5,000 miles or 3-6 months (Refer to manual for exact specifications based on driving conditions)

Transmission Fluid Change:

Recommended every 30,000-60,000 miles (Refer to manual for specific interval and fluid type)

Engine Oil Type:

Likely SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API Certified (Manual will specify precise grade and API service category)

Coolant Type:

Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze/coolant (Refer to manual for specific type and mixture ratio)

Common Wear Items:

Timing belt (if applicable, requires regular replacement), suspension components, exhaust system, power steering pump leaks (common on many vehicles of this era). Specific common issues and their remedies are detailed within the manual.

Periodic Lubrication Points:

Includes suspension components, steering linkage, door hinges, etc. (Detailed list and schedule in manual)

📚 Vehicle History

Manufacturer:

Dodge (Division of Chrysler Corporation)

Platform Origin:

Based on the Chrysler K-Platform architecture, shared with Plymouth Acclaim and Chrysler LeBaron.

Market Segment:

Compact Sedan

Production Years:

1989-1994

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Vehicle Awards:

While specific awards for the Spirit might be limited, vehicles of this era were often evaluated for value and practicality. The manual's comprehensiveness supports the vehicle's usability.