1997 Dodge Stratus Maintenance Schedule

You want your Dodge Stratus to last as long as possible. With proactive maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your Stratus. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. Instead of waiting for an issue to arise with your Stratus, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. Just follow your 1997 Dodge Stratus maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Dodge, your vehicle manufacturer. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Stratus's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1997 Dodge Stratus problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1997 Dodge Stratus for factory-recommended routine maintenance and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Stratus. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1997 Dodge Stratus? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Stratus may need a replacement battery sooner. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Dodge Stratus battery. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Dodge Stratus could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 1997 Dodge Stratus's engine run smoother. To learn how often Dodge recommends you have the oil changed in your 1997 Stratus, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 1997 Dodge Stratus.

Maintaining your Dodge Stratus steering and suspension system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, perform Dodge Stratus suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. Components within your Dodge Stratus's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Dodge Stratus services, you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Dodge Stratus’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is your Dodge Stratus radiator in need of replacement? We can take care of that. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1997 Dodge Stratus maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.