it may indicate a blown head gasket If it's a four cylinder they are famous for blowing head gaskets. The new version of the head gasket fixes the problem.
probaly radiator have it pressure tested
how do i drop the oil pan from a 1998 dodge stratus 2.4 cylinder
firing order on cap on dodge stratus 2.5
The oil sending unit on a 2003 Dodge Stratus is located on the side of the oil pan. It is under the heat shield.
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5 quarts or oil in a dodge stratus 4 cylinder. 6 quarts if its a 6 cylinder.
Faulty sensor, low oil level, thin oil, plugged filter, worn bearings, worn pump,...........
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On the bottom.
If it truly is trans-related then I'd be inclined to do a trans service, changing oil and filter.
4.5 quarts
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