2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 336
2005 Dodge Stratus Manual
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336 MAINTENANCE Amount of belt deflection in (mm) A B C D Standard value .27 to .33 (6.9 to 8.5) .46 to .61 (11.8 to 15.5) .43 to .56 (11.0 to 14.3) .33 to .43 (8.5 to 10.9) Used belt .29 to .33 (7.4 to 8.5) .50 to .57 (12.6 to 14.4) .46 to .52 (11.7 to 13.3) .35 to .40 (9.0 to 10.1) New belt .17 to .21 (4.4 to 5.4) .34 to .44 (8.8 to 11.1) .33 to .41 (8.4 to 10.4) .24 to .30 (6.2 to 7.6) TIRES WARNING! Driving with tires that are worn or improperly inflated can result in a collision, and serious or fatal injury. It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Cold tire pressure: 1. The measured pressure after the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours, or 2. The measured pressure when the vehicle is driven less than 1 mile (1.6km) after having been parked for three hours. • Maximum inflation pressure : the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire • Recommended inflation pressure : the inflation pressure for optimum tire performance • Intended outboard sidewall : 1. The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or WARNING! Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine running, or serious injury may result. TIMING BELT The timing belt should be replaced with a new one at the mileage specified on the scheduled maintenance chart.