Engine Burning Oil problems of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Four problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

My car had the head gasket replaced and a few other things on it. But I can smell burning oil from some were and the light is on for the oil. I only drive short distances because I am afraid of a fire. Not only that it well maybe only go about 2 miles before it shuts down. Then I have to wait for it to cool down to start it and get it back home.

2 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 02/05/1999

Engine check light keeps coming on. Took to dealer & had it checked. Informed oxygen sensor was causing light to come on. Oil had started leaking out of engine. The head gaskets, which covered oxygen sensor, had burned the oil. Can smell it when vehicle was being parked. The mechanic did all the repairs to vehicle.

3 Engine Burning Oil problem

Failure Date: 01/05/1998

Head gasket failed resulting in excessive oil consumption.

4 Engine Burning Oil problem

Head gasket leaks oil, emits a burning smell from oil falling onto hot engine.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Dodge Stratus

Engine Oil Leaking problems	76
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	46
Gasoline Engine problems	46
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	37
Engine problems	29
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	18
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	16
Blown Head Gasket problems	13
Car Stall problems	6
Radiator problems	5
Engine Exhaust System problems	5
Engine Burning Oil problems	4

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