2004 Dodge Stratus Owner's Manual - Page 227

2004 Dodge Stratus Manual

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 227 License Plate Bulb Replacement 1. Locate both small slots on the outboard side of the license lamp. Using a small screwdriver, remove the entire housing. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace the bulb and snap it back into place on the housing of the chrome appliqué. Headlight Aiming The headlights on your new vehicle were aimed at the factory. The factory setting was made at a no load setting. A great increase in weight will change the aiming and it may be necessary to readjust the headlights if carrying an excessive amount of weight in the trunk, rear seats or pulling a trailer. To readjust the headlights first mark the position of the headlights on a wall prior to loading the vehicle. Load the vehicle and then readjust the headlights to the original position. If any further adjustments are necessary contact your manfacturer's dealer. A detailed service procedure is contained in the manufacturer's Service Manual. Information on purchasing a Service Manual can be found at the back of this Owner's Manual. FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Fuel (Approximate) 2.4 Liter Engine (87 Octane) 2.7 Liter Engine (87 Octane) 16 Gallons 16 Gallons 61 Liters 61 Liters Metric Engine Oil-with filter 2.4 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30) 5 qts. 2.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30) 5 qts. Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engines* (Mopar 8 qts. Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula) 2.7 Liter Engines (Mopar 9.5 qts. Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula) * Includes 1 qt. for coolant tank. 4.7 Liters 4.7 Liters 7.5 Liters 7 9.0 Liters

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License Plate Bulb Replacement
1. Locate both small slots on the outboard side of the
license lamp. Using a small screwdriver, remove the
entire housing.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the housing. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace
the bulb and snap it back into place on the housing of the
chrome appliqué.
Headlight Aiming
The headlights on your new vehicle were aimed at the
factory. The factory setting was made at a no load setting.
A great increase in weight will change the aiming and it
may be necessary to readjust the headlights if carrying an
excessive amount of weight in the trunk, rear seats or
pulling a trailer. To readjust the headlights first mark the
position of the headlights on a wall prior to loading the
vehicle. Load the vehicle and then readjust the headlights
to the original position. If any further adjustments are
necessary contact your manfacturer’s dealer. A detailed
service procedure is contained in the manufacturer’s
Service Manual. Information on purchasing a Service
Manual can be found at the back of this Owner’s Manual.
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S.
Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4 Liter Engine (87 Octane)
16 Gal-
lons
61 Liters
2.7 Liter Engine (87 Octane)
16 Gal-
lons
61 Liters
Engine Oil-with filter
2.4 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30)
5 qts.
4.7 Liters
2.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30)
5 qts.
4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engines* (Mopar
±
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula)
8 qts.
7.5 Liters
2.7 Liter Engines (Mopar
±
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula)
9.5 qts.
9.0 Liters
* Includes 1 qt. for coolant tank.
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