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I really like the car - as long as I keep the rpm's below 3,000, the fuel mileage is almost always 32.0 - 32.1 mpg. The air conditioner is working great, but the condenstate is currently draining into the passenger-side floor board.
I experienced the same problem with a 98 Stratus and changed both sensors. I changed them one at a time, changing the high speed first which apparently was the bad one, and than changed the low speed one also, and saved the used low speed as a spare. Spoke to the local dealer parts associate who stated that the sensors appear to be a common replacement item on these cars.
Hope this helps, may want to check the forum for similar replies.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallresults.cfm?start=1&Sea- rchType=DrillDown&type=VEHICLE&year=2001&make=DODGE&model=STRATUS&component_id=0- &TYPENUM=1&SUBMIT=Retrieve%20Recalls&summary=true&prod_id=90739&PrintVersion=YES-
YOU GUYS SHOULD DO THE SAME JUST TO BE AT EASE WITH YOURSELVES.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm
Any help would be so appreciated as it seems like things aren't getting any better for us.
I have an 97 “Chrysler stratus" 2.0 LE, manual transmission, yes "Chrysler stratus”, now "dodge stratus".Two year ago,
My car transmission was break :sick: . It’s gearshift control cable; I bay this part in eBay.com, but after shipping, it was for automatic
Rtansmission.During one year I search this cable, but it was not anywhere. :shades:
WHEAR I CAN BAY THIS PART???
Maybe my details can help someone else!
One mechanic thought it was the ignition switch. When that did not work the sent it to dealership...it's the computer!
The car is three years old - 100,000+ miles - how can it be the computer?
Now beginning it's fourth day out of service - hoping to get it resolved soon.
thank you
I would sure appreciate some help if anyone has had this problem and found a solution.
The Stratus has 84,000 miles on it. About 18 months ago, it started to squeak. Terrible squeaking. I took it to a repair shop and either back or front struts were replaced, breaks needed pads and that was done. A few months later it started to squeak again. Squeaking is worse while driving in the city than on the highway. In 2006 I was laid off and could not afford a diagnosis, let alone a repair. The squeaking is awful. I have noticed that when there is a big rain, the car seems to squeak less or not at all for awhile. The oil hasn't been changed in a year. The right front tire has to be filled with air, regularly. And, I have a transmission fluid leak. I have just started back to work and can gradually tend to needed repairs. Any suggestions where I should start, considing problems I have detailed. Thank you for any suggestions, comments, etc.
Good luck, and let us know what happens.
Thank you so much for responding to my post. You cannot imagine how helpful your response is. First, you have provided me with direction, and I don't have to wonder what issue to tackle first. I have decided to purchase two inexpensive tires to replace the hideous front tires, and to get an oil change this week. Both rear tires look really good. I do wonder about my breaks (and struts) although I am not experiencing difficulty with stopping. You won't believe this, hpmctorque, but today I went out to run and errand and my side view mirror and casing on the drivers side was broken. I park on a small street and suspect someone sideswiped the mirror. I have talked myself into hoping their car did not sustain any damage as I want to try and end 2007 with positives despite my natural inclinations.
Thanks, again, and may you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
when it's trying to start i hear it under me like a loose floor pan or something but when it's running i hear it over by the passenger side i have no idea what it is please help
I didn't really do the research on this engine before I bought it and now all I hear what a bad engine it is from car experts.
I'm curious if there are any people who use this site that have put a least 100,000 miles on this engine without the sludge problem ruining the engine.
Also, I'd like to know what maintenance schedule was used for those who got longevity with this engine.
I currently have been changing the oil at 3,000 mile intervals with Mobile 1 synthetic. I hope this helps.
I live in a small town. Today I heard at the auto parts store that there are a least five 2.7 engines in town that are shucked and the owners changed the oil regularly at 3,000 mile intervals. Supposedly these blown engines had less than 70,000 miles.
I change oil every 5M miles & filter every 10m miles. The most important thing I've found with mine is that it does NOT perform well at high RPM's. Avoid exceeding 3M rpms - even when starting from a cold start - and mine gives no trouble and even gets 31 - 33 mpg.
My only complaint with the engine and EVERYTHING else about this car is that you have to disassemble the entire vehicle to change or repair ANYTHING. The left front wheel & wheel well has to be removed to get to the battery!
I will be back on my computer tomorrow or sunday...
Thank you in advance.
Elise
Thanks
Jeeper87
I'm not a pro mechanic but I own and work on my cars one being a Stratus.
If your A/C is cycling it may indicate it may need a charge. Possible leak.
Hope this helps you, good luck.