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#260 of 489 Re: need projector headlights and more.... [nathan6] by rdonovan

Jan 21, 2006 (10:48 am)

Replying to: nathan6 (Dec 19, 2005 7:54 am)
Hello Natan6. I have a 2000 Dodge Stratus. I was able to take out the box and filter assembly on my 2.4. It was simple really. With that done, I went to O'Riely's and bought a chrome cone filter for $24.95. The connection on the cone is rubber about 3inches in diameter. The connection to the airflow system is a 4 inch oval. Well, when you squeeze on the sides of the oval it becomes a 3 inch connection that will allow the cone filers rubber boot to slip nicely into it. Once done, just tighten the screw on the airflow systems connection to get it a little snug. The hood closes well too. The chrome cone filter has not shifted or moved since I installed it 3 months ago.

#261 of 489 Re: Help! [tmhewitt] by rdonovan

Jan 21, 2006 (10:59 am)

Replying to: tmhewitt (Dec 04, 2005 6:12 pm)
Hmm, gas mileage? What is your engine size? I have a 2.4 liter engine. The tank holds about 14 gallons. Work takes me 54 miles round trip daily. I put about 280 -300 miles a week. At about $2.30 a gallon with the tank topped off, I guess I get 21.4 miles to the gallon. at $32 dollars a tankful. This engine is a solid performing engine. If you want better gas mileage, try a Neon with the 2.0. My wife has one of those. Her mileage is better.

#262 of 489 Re: 2001 stratus [redred] by rdonovan

Jan 21, 2006 (11:11 am)

Replying to: redred (Jul 23, 2005 8:14 pm)
What is your definition of a bad sound? If you floor it, the engine will make a hell of a lot of ruckus. All Chrysler engines do that. That sweet sound of the engine attempting hyperspace is great. If you get a screeching sound, check the belt.....

#263 of 489 Re: creaking noise 2.7 [stratusboy3] by rdonovan

Jan 21, 2006 (11:20 am)

Replying to: stratusboy3 (Nov 27, 2005 6:36 pm)
Check your tires for balls. This is when the steel belts start to let go from the rubber. It could be caused be hitting a pothole, curb, etc. Try changing the front tires to the rear and vise versa. If the problem continues, It could be a wheel balancing problem or a wheel allignment problem.

#264 of 489 Re: 99 stratus problems [geo097] by 96strat

Jan 21, 2006 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: geo097 (Dec 15, 2005 5:35 pm)
i'm new to this site and i have a 96' stratus and when i read what was going on with your car i was excited, i thought i was the only person this was happening to. mine has just recently started doing it and we took it to a auto shop and they cleaned out the vacuum hose and they said if it continues to do it then bring it back for no charge well on my way home last night it went dead and it took a couple of tries but it finally did start back. i hope though it can be fixed because this is getting really old.

#265 of 489 Re: Anyone w/ Stratus Notice how easily the stick shifts from drive to neutral? [dailyinspirit] by 96strat

Jan 21, 2006 (6:14 pm)

Replying to: dailyinspirit (Nov 12, 2003 12:08 pm)
i had that same problem but dodge had a recall last year sometime and that's what was wrong with mine, i have a 96' so i'm not sure if it's the same thing, just thought i would share.

#266 of 489 Re: creaking noise 2.7 [rdonovan] by capriracer

Jan 22, 2006 (5:24 am)

Replying to: rdonovan (Jan 21, 2006 11:20 am)
If there are "balls" inside a tire, it means there was some foreign material (not air) rolling around, and it has nothing to do with the steel belts.

#267 of 489 2004 STRATUS-STALLING by jesash

Jan 25, 2006 (1:06 pm)

I have also had the stalling and hesitation at stop lights/signs and also the oposite where it will all of a sudden rev up and buck forward when moving from the brake to the gas petal... scared me :-| anyway dealership has given me run around for 2 years now... any ideas?? Also for whatever reason I only notice most of this on my way home from work in the evening... HELP please...

#268 of 489 Crunching sound from rear end by jcwelsh83

Jan 31, 2006 (7:23 pm)

Whenever it's fairly cold outside and I drive over a little divet in the road, or make a sharp turn, I hear a loud crunching sound coming from the back end. It'll happen whenever the back end is compressed in some way. The dealership has replaced the swaybar bushings, both control arms (with the bushings), and both strut tower mounting plates, and they said that when they unhooked the shocks it still made the noise. Any ideas on what it could be? I'm desperate since the dealership has pretty much given up on me.

#269 of 489 Service Engine Light by 2001sratusrt

Feb 07, 2006 (10:00 am)

I'm new to this forum so any info would be appreciated....
I recently Bought a 2001 Stratus Rt with all the bells and whistles. But the service engine light keeps coming on. I'm Going in for a tune up and oil change(The sparks look like they've never been changed, but the car still runs great, just a slight ticking noise sometimes). Would the sparks cause the light to some on? And If it were a misfire wouldn't I hear or feel it? It has 64k on it and I bought it for blue book any comments.....???

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