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Dodge stratus questions how do i put transmission fluid in 04 rt. I have an 06 dodge stratus and i was driving out of town when my cars transmission jumped all the way down to 1st gear traveling at 60mph needless to say this scared the crap out of my wife and myself. Replace the transmission in reverse order of removal and fill with transmission fluid. Chrysler recommends changing the fluid at 30,000 mile intervals on the 2002 stratus. The other answerer gives excellent directions on changing the fluid, but wrong advice on whether it has ever been changed. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of dodge stratus based on all problems reported for the stratus. Dont waste time calling around to your local bookstores or waiting for a repair manual to. I have run chrysler vehicles 100,000 miles with out changing the fluid. Easy to follow step by step guide on how to replace or remove an automotive manual standard transmission for rear wheel drive. Remove the remainder of the bellhousing bolts and slide the transmission back and lower it to the ground. Free video instructions on how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2002 dodge stratus es 2. Mystery antifreeze leak solved between motor and transmission at the bottom.
Complete steps to easily fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2002 dodge stratus es 2. Jan 15, 2014 i drive a 2002 dodge stratus,at 40,000 miles transmission completely failed costing me 0 dollars to replace,at 62,000 the second transmission failed me again,another 0 dollars,now at 90,000 miles transmission is having problems down shifting on a downward incline,3,000 miles ago i was driving at 35 mph when the lower ball joint completely. Dodge stratus power train 2002 dodge stratus problems. How to remove and replace the automatic transmission on a dodge. The longest component of a your trucks drivetrain is the driveshaft. Fix transmission fluid leaks dodge stratus 20012006. How to add transmission fluid to a dodge stratus it. It received critical acclaim at launch, but ratings fell over time. Dodge neon automatic transmission replacement disclaimer. After downloading it you can print the manual off and have a reliable repair guide which will allow you to keep your dodge on the road for as long as you see fit.
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The dodge stratus is a midsize car that was introduced by dodge in february 1995, and was based on the 4door sedan chrysler ja platform. Locate the drain plug near the bottom of the transmission. If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your stratus. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Dont refuse to move from the long film of metal to do. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet. Our list of 18 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2002 dodge stratus. What type of transmission fluid does a 2002 dodge stratus. Jan 05, 2009 snow drift with dodge stratus coupe 2002 manual transmission. I have had problems with 2nd gear grinding since new. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2002 dodge stratus es 2.
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