2004 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 334

334 MAINTENANCE Amount of belt deflection in (mm) A B C D Standard value .26 to .35 (6.7 to 9.0) .46 to .60 (11.7 to 15.3) .43 to .56 (11.0 to 14.3) .33 to .43 (8.5 to 10.9) Used belt .28 to .33 (7.2 to 8.4) .49 to .56 (12.5 to 14.3) .46 to .52 (11.7 to 13.3) .35 to .40 (9.0 to 10.1) New belt .17 to .21 (4.4 to 5.3) .34 to .43 (8.8 to 11.0) .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. Tire inflation pressures Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: 1. Safety Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure. Over-inflation results in a tire losing its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and potholes could cause tire damage that may result in tire failure. 2. Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 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.