Dodge Stratus / Cirrus, JA (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Dodge Stratus / Cirrus, JA (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,9 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 12000 km or 12 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Stratus 2.0 (USA) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: NV T350 5/1
Stratus 2.0 (USA) (1994-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: NV T350 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Dodge Stratus 2.0 (USA) carries a manual transaxle fluid capacity of 1.9 liters across both the 1994-1998 and 1999-2000 model year groups, indicating a consistent fill volume for the unit regardless of the production period.
  • A 1.9-liter capacity is a relatively modest figure, typical of compact front-wheel-drive manual transaxles where the gearbox and differential share a common fluid sump rather than separate reservoirs.
  • The service interval for both the 1994-1998 and 1999-2000 Stratus 2.0 (USA) manual transaxle is a check at 12,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, meaning the interval applies to standard driving rather than demanding or high-stress operation.
  • The 12,000 km or 12-month check interval is structured as a dual trigger, so whichever threshold is reached first would govern when the transaxle fluid level is inspected.
  • The specifications list a check interval rather than a change interval for both model year ranges, which reflects a maintenance approach focused on monitoring fluid level at regular intervals rather than scheduled replacement.

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