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2001 Dodge Stratus Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Rust, Engine.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.

Asked on January 4, 2013

Dodge Stratus Noise Problem

I started my 2001 stratus on a very cold morning, it made a growling noise for about 5 seconds and then idled as normal. When I back out there was a large rusty oily spot on my driveway and small rusty looking spots down the driveway as I back out. I have checked all the fluids and I have inspected all over the engine and I see no sign of leaks etc. What is it?
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Replied on February 11, 2013

Hello, I was having the same noise and replaced the timing chain tensioner. This made the noise go away. Good luck

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