1985 Dodge Aries Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1985 Dodge Aries follows the car in Base, LE and SE trims and in three bodies: the four-door sedan, the four-door wagon and the two-door coupe. Under the hood is either a 2.2L or a 2.6L inline-four; both have a single overhead camshaft, both are naturally aspirated and both burn gasoline. Procedures, specifications and torque values address the engines and the fuel, ignition, cooling, transaxle, brake, steering and suspension systems, and wiring diagrams and diagnostics support the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.2L inline-four (135 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.6L inline-four (156 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 4-door wagon
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• LE
• SE

Known issues on the 1985 Aries. One recall is recorded for this year, and it concerns fuel under the hood. Certain 1985 Aries vehicles with the air-cleaner-mounted fuel reservoir could seep fuel at the reservoir's seam or where its hoses connect. The remedy replaced those hoses and the metal line to the reservoir, and dealers resealed or renewed the reservoir. Owners lodged 2 complaints, 1 naming the electrical system and 1 the seat belts. Tied to both the recall and those complaints, the manual's procedures, specifications, wiring diagrams and diagnostics apply to the fuel and electrical systems.