I've been reading about a history of 98 4-cyl stratus's with pre-mature failing head gaskets which results in major oil leakage. Mine has 79,000 miles on it and wala..and have been told be prepared for a major bill to fix the oil leak that has developed. Has Chrylser come out with any service bullitens or warrenty adjustments for this?
thanks

 

The head gasket has been redesigned to a MLS(multi-layer-steel)design. No more problems.

 

I know half of the '99 models got the MLS head gasket and half didn't. My R/T has developed an oil leak on the back side of the motor that appears to be coming from the head gasket, do you know when(build date wise) they made the switch from crappy head gasket to MLS head gasket?

 

It was a running model year change, don't remember what years for what engines. By 2000 enerything with a 4 cyl had the new gaskets and I haven't seen even 1 leak yet.