I don't know if Dodge give a recommended interval for changing it. I think I would do it about 60,000-75,000 myself. If it is an interference engine, do it at 60,000 for sure. If the belt breaks, the engine will turn over quicker from less resistance but will not start. change it!! A new belt with 50 miles on it will look like a belt with 50,000 miles on it...!! Check out the Gates website to see if this is a interference engine(valves impact the piston when belt breaks), if so..DO IT TOMORROW...if not, when it breaks you;ll have to tow it, and miss a job interview, or have a baby on the side of the road...etc..so either way...DO IT! JUST DO IT! :) also...everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and the local library should have a professional shop manual available, to make copies of, in the Reference section...good luck:)
A Dodge Stratus does not have an access panel. The tank needs removed to access the pump.
the battery was or is disconnected. the code just needs cleared.
The water pump is located underneath the timing cover, and is driven by the timing belt. It is a very involved job. Coolant needs draining, engine mount removed, engine jacked up/supported, brackets/cover removed and the cam belt. Cams will have to be retimed when reinstalling belt.
The cam sensor is part of the distributor, the entire distributor needs changed. You can not get the cam sensor separately.
If the rim is bent, the rim needs replaced and is the problem.
The timing chain does not have a service interval. It only needs replaced if there is a failure.
Because it is so old it needs scrapping.
There may be a puncture or possibly the seal needs replaced.
I timing chain rarely needs replacing. A timing belt needs to be replaced at the interval specified in your owner's manual. Don't have one, get one.
The TCM needs to be checked for transmission specific codes...most likely at the dealer.
The speed sensor needs replaced. It is on the trans.
I timing chain rarely needs replacing. A timing belt needs to be replaced at the interval specified in your owner's manual. Don't have one, get one.