YACT: MFG recommended maintainence??? UPDATE: Mystery v6 WTF?

[isaacmacdonald]

Abscent a service manual, where can I find out the mfg's suggested maintainence schedule? I have a 98 stratus that's going to hit 100k by feb., so I'm wondering what I'm going to need to bring it in for.

Suggestions???

[update]

I contacted the seller (I bought the car about 2 months ago) and she gave me the original manual which she miraculously retained. Mysteriously, the manual goes through all the maintainence steps and recommends changing the plugs and wires every 30k for the 2.4 liter engine, and then changing the timing belt @ 105k for the 2.4 liter engine, but never mentions maintainence for the 2.5 liter engine.

This sucks because I have the 2.5 liter v6. I guess I'll call the dealer tomorrow and find out the mfg's recommended maintainence for the v6. bah

 

[BlackOmen]

If it hasn't had it in a while, it might enjoy a good tune up. That car most likely had platinum plugs from the factoyr rated for 100k, so it's probably time for them

FYI, If you have a 4 cylinder car, the timing belt is scheduled for 105k. If you have the v6, the timing belt is scheduled for 60k, so that'll be coming at 120k then.

 

[Quixfire]

You could visit a dealership's service department and request a detailed estimate, that should list all the services you need. Or check out your local library for shop manuals.

 

[isaacmacdonald]

update

 

[MikeMike]

timing belt, prolly should change all fluids, spark plugs, check tires, make sure every fitting is greased (no the quick oil changers do not grease every fitting, it needs to be off the ground to reach every one and get it completely filled!!! 😀isgust😉

MIKE