On 05/01/08 03:56 pm I wrote:
>> Since your Stratus is the ES model, I am guessing that you have the
>> MMC 2.5L-6. I don't know what the belt change interval is for the 6,
>> but I would think it would have lasted longer than 25,000 miles. I
>> have a 1998 w/ a 2.4L-4. The manual recommends a belt change at
>> 101,000 miles. I will probably do it at 95,000 miles. It has 87,000
>> miles on it now.
>>
>> When I had my 1990 Dodge Spirit w/ a 2.5L-4, the recommended change
>> was for 50,000 miles. I had just put on the third belt when the
>> headgasket went soon after. I donated it to the kidney foundation.
> We thought of donating ours to the local Rescue Mission, but I think
> they take cars only if the needed repairs are minor. I don't think a
> major engine overhaul counts.
I called the Rescue Mission, and they are happy to take it. It's not
just for whatever profit they can get out of it after fixing it up, but
they actually teach people to repair autos, so it'll be doubly useful.
Perce
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