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.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Stratus 2.0 (USA) (1999-2000) |
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| Stratus 2.0 (USA) (1994-1998) |
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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.