The service and repair manual for the 1985 Dodge Aries — 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | LE Sedan 4-Door · SE Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Coupe 2-Door · LE Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 2 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1985 Aries manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 934
- Accessories & Equipment 179
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 41
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 96
- Brakes 71
- Maintenance 74
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 109
- Electrical 176
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 119
- Transmission 85
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1985 Aries
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 84V147000The potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. the fuel reservoir is a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1985 Aries. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1985 Aries manual
Is this manual specific to the 1985 Aries?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1985 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the LE Sedan 4-Door, SE Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Coupe 2-Door, LE Wagon 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, LE Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1985 Aries problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1985 Aries, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1985 Aries wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1985 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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