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B7 platform

1993 Dodge Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT Twin Turbo DOHC,24

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT Twin Turbo DOHC,24.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1993 Dodge Stealth—offered in the ES and RT Twin‑Turbo DOHC trims—sits on the B7 passenger‑car platform and relies on a 4.5‑quart oil capacity with filter, serviced with 5W‑30 or 5W‑40 API‑rated oil. Across the 1991‑1997 production run the model accumulated 50 owner complaints, most frequently centered on the power‑train, and was subject to two recalls, placing the 1993 year squarely in the middle of a relatively moderate reliability window. Compared with the peak of 101 complaints recorded in 1992 and the low of a single complaint in 1996, the 1993 Stealth reflects a transitional period where issues were present but not yet at the extremes seen in adjacent model years.

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

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engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter05175567AB
Engine air filterMR571471 discontinued
Fuel filterMB658136 discontinued
Spark plugMS851502 alt MS851336
Front wiper bladesMB622957 discontinued · alt MB622955
Serpentine belt05096320AA discontinued · alt 05096316AA
ThermostatMD174234 discontinued · alt MD972903

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 Oil85W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil20W-30 · API · 5W-30 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.9 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidATF

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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory 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 miFuel 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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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 Twin Turbo DOHC,24 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.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
10
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
50
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’91’92’93’94’95’96’97

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.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
0800600REV2000-12-29Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B2000-11-24SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
2308002000-03-03SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
0806002000-02-25Electrical SystemTHIS 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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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/ filterB7-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 05175567ABEngine air filter MR571471Fuel filter MB658136Spark plug MS851502

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Stealth, Stealth ES, Stealth RT Twin Turbo DOHC,24 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 Twin Turbo DOHC,24 have open recalls?

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