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1997 Dodge Stratus Base 4dr Sedan

1997 Dodge Stratus
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan Base, Mid-size
26 mpg city / 37 mpg hwy
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a/c blowing hot air
I was driving down the road when my cold air was was fading from cold to not so cold.. then just warm air. I turned a/c off until I got home. When I started my car and turned the a...
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Why does my car rpm go to the number 3 when on "PARKING"?
When on and on "PARKING" the rpm meter goes to the number 3 and also while driving and only doing 10mph it goes to the 4 on rpm... And when I do not make a complete stop it starts ...
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Asked by Deysi M August 23, 2012, 7:05 pm 1 reply
Key in ignition, nothing happening when turned
When I put the key in the ignition, nothing happens. I have power but the car will not turn over. Darn thing worked fine just prior.
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Asked by Ed F August 4, 2012, 6:08 am 1 reply
Doesn't speed up fast enough and then downshifts
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Asked by Nadia E July 23, 2012, 4:01 pm 1 reply
Doesn't speed up fast enough and then downshifts
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Asked by Nadia E July 23, 2012, 3:56 pm 1 reply
Why doesn't my engine have compression?
recently while driving between 30 and 40mph down the street my timing belt broke. I didn't hear any real noise, just sounded like the car died. I had it towed to a mechanic friend ...
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Asked by Steven H July 9, 2012, 1:54 pm 1 reply
My 2000 dodge stratus will not shift out of first what is wrong?
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Asked by Erik J May 27, 2012, 8:55 pm 1 reply
I have a question
Hi Recently I hit a pothole pretty hard and now when I ride theres sum clanking behind my rear passenger tire. Would that be shocks or struts?
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Asked by Shaylah M May 25, 2012, 2:26 pm 1 reply
how reliable is this model?
II am thinking of buying this vehicle for my daughter while she is in college - would it be reliaable enough for 300 mile trips back and forth - twice a year?
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Asked by Michael W May 27, 2012, 12:04 pm 1 reply
What could it mean if I hear a rattling sound near my back left tire when I hit a bump or rough road
There is a rattling sound coming from my left rear tire area when I hit a bump
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Asked by Michell G May 24, 2012, 10:06 am 1 reply
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