Dodge Stratus / Cirrus, JA (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Dodge Stratus / Cirrus, JA (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3,8 to 8,6 liters. Service intervals include checks every 12000 km or 12 months and 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 (USA) (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 (USA) (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 Dodge Stratus and Cirrus 2.5 (USA) automatic transaxle carries a service fill capacity of 3.8 liters, which represents the fluid volume needed for a routine drain-and-fill procedure rather than a complete fluid exchange.
  • A dry fill capacity of 8.6 liters applies to the 2.5 (USA) automatic transaxle across the 1994-2000 model years, reflecting the total fluid volume required when filling a fully drained or overhauled unit, including the torque converter.
  • The difference between the 3.8-liter service fill and the 8.6-liter dry fill indicates that a standard drain-and-fill replaces less than half the total fluid volume in the transaxle system.
  • Under normal use conditions, the automatic transaxle fluid on the 2.5 (USA) is specified for a check interval of every 12,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
  • The fluid change interval under normal use is set at 48,000 km or 48 months, meaning a single fluid change cycle spans four years or roughly four check intervals.
  • The capacity and interval specifications for the 2.5 (USA) automatic transaxle remain identical across the 1994-1998 and 1999-2000 model year groupings, with no variation in service fill, dry fill, check interval, or change interval between the two periods.

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