most likely they started installing an updated belt design in 05. go for
90,000 anyway regardless.


"greybuck" > wrote in message
...
> We have the following in our family, all with the 2.4L DOHC engine:
> 1998 Dodge Stratus
> 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
> 2003 Dodge Stratus
>
> In the owner's manuals, the 1998 Status and 2000 Cirrus call for the
> timing belt to be changed at 105,000 miles for *normal* use. The 2003
> Stratus specifies the change at 90,000 miles.
>
> The Gates Timing Belt Guide specifies the exact same information. It also
> shows that the timing belt change for 2.4L DOHC engine in the 2003 PT
> Cruiser, and 2003 Chrysler Sebring to be 105,000 miles. It's the exact
> same engine, as I understand.
>
> For 2005 and later, the change interval goes back to 105,000 miles for the
> Stratus.
>
> Was there a reason for the difference on a 2003 & 2004 Dodge Stratus, or
> was it just a misprint?
>
> My 2003 Stratus is overdue for the belt change based on the owner's manual
> recommendations. I am trying to determine if I should get it done now, or
> if I can wait until 105,000 miles.
>
> With our 1998 Status and 2000 Cirrus, the water pumps started leaking
> before the belt change was specified, so the the belts were changed early.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kirk M.