1998 Chrysler CirrusFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Specifications - 2.5L: Capacities

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application & Group Cold Cranking Amps Amp Hr. Rating
Cirrus & Stratus (Group 75) 510 60
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2)
Cirrus 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Stratus 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Cooling System (3)
Cirrus 10.5 Qts. (10.0L)
Stratus 10.5 Qts. (10.0L)
Automatic Transaxle (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
Drain & Refill (4) 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Refill 9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
Manual Transaxle (5)
Stratus 2.2 Qts. (2.1L)
Power Steering Fluid (6) (7)
(1) Approximate quantity listed.
(2) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines.
(3) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(4) Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick.
(5) Use only Mopar MS9417 manual transaxle fluid.
(6) Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(7) Capacity is not available from manufacturer.
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