When the Dodge Stratus came out back in 1995 (one of the Chrysler Corporation's "Cloud Cars," along with the Plymouth Breeze and the Chrysler Cirrus), it replaced the Dodge Spirit, and has compared very favorably with other mid-size sedans such as the Chevy Malibu and the Ford Contour. It even made Car and Driver magazine's "Ten Best" list in 1996 and 1997. Despite this, a Dodge Stratus' performance can drop significantly for want of an easily replaced part that costs well under $20, however.

This can happen when the Dodge Stratus Air Filter is allowed to deteriorate. An air filter is actually a vital part of the fuel system.

Fuel requires oxygen in order to burn, and a dirty air filter may literally "choke" the engine. This was the actual purpose of the choke knob on old cars - when those old engines with their primitive carburetion systems were cold, they required extra fuel and less air in order to start. Today's fuel injectors deal with this for us, so consistently running a "rich" mixture - as when the air filter is clogged with dirt - will cause the engine idle speed to run faster than it should and cause greater fuel consumption, eventually leading excess carbon deposits to build up and interfere with valve operation. The old Dodge Stratus Air Filter should be replaced with every engine tune-up. When it's time to replace that Dodge Stratus Air Filter, check out our great discount deals. We have the complete line of factory-authorized Dodge parts for every project at low prices you won't find anywhere else.Order online with our secure SSL server, or by phone anytime of day or night.