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B7 platform

1993 Dodge Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT SOHC

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT SOHC.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1993 Dodge Stealth, encompassing the base Stealth, ES, and RT SOHC trims, is a passenger car built on the B7 platform that relies on an automatic 4-speed transmission to deliver EPA fuel economy of 16 city, 21 highway, and 18 combined mpg. These SOHC-equipped models require 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-40 API oil with a filter, reflecting the standard lubrication demands of this drivetrain configuration. Consequently, this model year sits in a problematic position within the vehicle's reliability history, as 50 total owner complaints predominantly focused on the power train alongside two recorded recalls indicate inherent drivetrain vulnerabilities that researchers must carefully consider.

Model year1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05175567AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05175567AB
Engine air filter	MR571471 discontinued
Fuel filter	MB658136 discontinued
Spark plug	MS851502 alt MS851336
Front wiper blades	MB622957 discontinued · alt MB622955
Serpentine belt	05096320AA discontinued · alt 05096316AA
Thermostat	MD174234 discontinued · alt MD972903

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 21 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, 85W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	85W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.3 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil	20W-30 · API · 5W-30 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.9 qt w/ filter
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT SOHC dominate in one area — the power train, 20 of 50 reports (40%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recall 02V-143 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 50 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train20

Service Brakes, Hydraulic5

Tires3

Unknown Or Other3

Electrical System3

Vehicle Speed Control3

Seat Belts2

Suspension2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

02V143002Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Reported 14/05/2002

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT BY MITSUBISHI MOTOR CORPORATION FOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE NO OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE OIL CHANGED. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE…

96V143003Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 08/10/1996

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
R2118796A	2016-02-26	Engine And Engine Cooling	Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
0800600REV	2000-12-29	Electrical System	SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B	2000-11-24	Seats	SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
230800	2000-03-03	Seats	SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
080600	2000-02-25	Electrical System	THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Vehicles taking 4.5 qt w/ filter B7-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05175567AB Engine air filter MR571471 Fuel filter MB658136 Spark plug MS851502

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT SOHC take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API, 5W-40 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT SOHC have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT SOHC get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.