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Possibly you have the timing belt off one tooth.
antifreeze is most common problem related to petrol engines misfiring. this can be cured by replacing the timing belt in addition to the thermostat and coolant temperature sensor. this will remedy 95% of misfire problems on most modern cars.
Not an easy job. Get a manual on your car to do the job right the first time.
The timing marks on a '97 Dodge Stratus are located on the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket. They must be aligned to set the initial timing.
Misfiring on a petrol injection engine is caused due to incorrect ignition timing. As the engine rotates, the timing determines when each piston fires or ignites.
Go somewhere and have your timing checked.
Timing belt. misfiring engine
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I had the timing belt on a 2001 Subaru Legacy replaced. After getting the car back, it was misfiring, and eventually the engine shut down. Dealer diagnosed faulty crankshaft sensor. Anybody else have this experience?
No, timing chain doesn't need replacing.
The 2.5 liter V6 engine in a 2000 Dodge stratus has a timing BELT
According to the Gates website : The 2001 Dodge Stratus : 2.4 liter , 4 cylinder , timing BELT 2.7 liter , V6 , timing CHAIN 3.0 liter , V6 , timing BELT