Mitsubishi 4G64
All the main problems of this power unit are associated with poor or old lubrication.
Dodge Stratus engines
The Dodge Stratus is a mid-size car produced from 1995 to 1988 by Chrysler Corporation, then from 1999 to 2006 by Daimler AG, as well as in a coupe body modification by Mitsubishi Motors. In 2006, the assembly line for the production of the European version of the model, the Chrysler Stratus, was sold to the Russian car company GAZ. Thanks to this, in the period from 2008 to 2010, 9 thousand copies of the Volga Siber model were produced in Russia.
The Dodge Stratus was offered with 5 engines between 1995 and 2006 (5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.4 to 3.0 liters, power output from 112 to 240 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 4 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Chrysler EDZ (about 500,000 km).
Dodge Stratus engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Stratus 1 (JX) 1995–2000 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 6G73 | 1995–2000 | 2.5 L V6 | 165–200 hp | petrol | belt | 5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Chrysler EDZ | 1995–2000 | 2.4 L R4 | 137–152 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Dodge Stratus 2 (JR) 2000–2006 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 6G72 | 3.0 L V6 | 140–240 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Chrysler EER | 2000–2006 | 2.7 L V6 | 190–205 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Chrysler EDZ | 2000–2006 | 2.4 L R4 | 137–152 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Other Dodge Stratus engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G64 | 1985–present | 2.4 L R4 | 112–165 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
Dodge Stratus engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Dodge Stratus?
Dodge Stratus 1 (JX) (1995–2000): Mitsubishi 6G73 and Chrysler EDZ; Dodge Stratus 2 (JR) (2000–2006): Mitsubishi 6G72, Chrysler EER and Chrysler EDZ.
Which Dodge Stratus engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Dodge Stratus engines are: Chrysler EDZ — about 500,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G72 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G73 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Dodge Stratus engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Chrysler EDZ — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Chrysler EER — 5.4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G64 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G73 — 5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Dodge Stratus have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Chrysler EER; timing belt: Chrysler EDZ, Mitsubishi 4G64, Mitsubishi 6G72 and Mitsubishi 6G73. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Dodge Stratus available with a diesel engine?
No, all Dodge Stratus engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Mitsubishi 6G72
Apart from the engines of the first years of production, this is a very reliable engine with a huge resource. Most of…
Mitsubishi 6G73
This distributed injection engine is not very demanding on fuel quality, however, many of these engines were equipped with a capricious GDi…
Chrysler EDZ
This motor absolutely does not tolerate overheating, and its thermostat regularly flows through the body. So replacing the gasket with grinding the…
Chrysler EER
The most famous problem here is antifreeze leaks from under the pump gasket.
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