Chrysler Stratus, Cirrus (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chrysler Stratus and Cirrus (EU) models utilize automatic transmission fluid with capacities ranging from 3,8 to 8,6 liters. Service intervals include checks every 12000 km or 12 months and fluid changes every 48000 km or 48 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Stratus, Cirrus 2.5 (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 48000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Stratus, Cirrus 2.5 (1994-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 48000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Chrysler Stratus and Cirrus 2.5 with an automatic transaxle carries a service fill capacity of 3.8 liters, which represents the fluid volume needed for a routine drain-and-refill without disassembling the transmission.
  • The dry fill capacity of 8.6 liters applies when the transaxle is completely empty, such as after a full overhaul or replacement, and accounts for fluid distributed throughout the torque converter and all internal passages.
  • The gap between 3.8 liters and 8.6 liters reflects how much fluid remains trapped in the torque converter and valve body during a standard service, meaning a typical drain recovers well under half the total system volume.
  • A check interval of every 12,000 km or 12 months is specified under normal use conditions for both the 1994-1998 and 1999-2000 model year ranges.
  • The fluid change interval under normal use is set at 48,000 km or 48 months, meaning a full drain-and-refill is due every four years or four service check cycles, whichever comes first.
  • Both the 1994-1998 and 1999-2000 configurations share identical capacity figures and service intervals, indicating no specification revision occurred across the full 1994-2000 production span for the 2.5-liter automatic transaxle.

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