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1995 Acura Legend

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Legend.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Acura Legend arrives as a passenger car equipped with an automatic four-speed transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 16/21/18 mpg, requiring 4.8 quarts of 5W-30 API oil for its engine. Within the 1990-1995 model run, this final year represents the lineup's reliability sweet spot, logging only 16 owner complaints compared to the 130 recorded for the 1991 model year peak. Despite marking the lowest complaint volume in the generation, the 1995 model still carries five recalls and reports Engine & Engine Cooling as its primary trouble area, suggesting that while mechanical issues taper off significantly by this vintage, prospective owners should still prioritize cooling system inspections alongside routine maintenance.

Model year199519941993199219911990198919881987

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 585 CCA battery. 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.

Battery groupBCI 24 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size205-60VR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase114.6 in
Curb weight3455 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Legend of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.30 sec — 1995 GS Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1995GS Sedan 3.2L V68.30 sec16.50 sec230 hpFWD
1994GS Sedan 3.2L V68.10 sec16.30 sec230 hpFWD
1993LS Coupe 3.2L V66.70 sec15.40 sec230 hpFWD
1993LS Coupe 3.2L V67.20 sec15.50 sec230 hpFWD
1993LS Coupe 3.2L V67.50 sec15.90 sec230 hpFWD
1992LS Coupe 3.2L V67.90 sec15.90 sec200 hpFWD
1991LS Coupe 3.2L V66.99 sec15.37 sec200 hpFWD
1991LS Coupe 3.2L V67.50 sec15.80 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · API in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · API
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings33 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 54, MT: 76-86 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8mm bolts, 16: 6mm bolts, 9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)AT: 780, MT: 800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AT: 780, MT: 800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerHonda
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50-1.75 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND8
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature170-172 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)47.0-53.0 psi
Engine Compression142
Engine Oil Pressure50 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket36 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle80 ft-lbs / 28 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.060 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.295 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 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 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miSteering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Final Drive (drain & refill)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV System (inspect)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace) · Water Pump (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Acura Legend sits at the tail end of a generation that saw complaints fall dramatically from a 1991 peak of 130 down to just 16 by the target year—the lowest in the entire six-year run. Recalls tell a slightly different story: they declined from seven in 1991 to four in both 1993 and 1994, then ticked back up to five in 1995, suggesting at least one new action even late in the production cycle. Investigations, which peaked at two in 1992 and one in 1993, had fallen to zero by 1994 and remained there, indicating federal scrutiny had largely concluded. TSBs climbed steadily across the generation from five in 1990 to a high of fourteen in 1994 before settling at thirteen in 1995, reflecting accumulated service knowledge rather than emerging defects. The 1995 complaint profile is thin and scattered—three engine and cooling complaints, plus single instances across steering, powertrain, electrical, and seat belt categories—with one crash complaint and zero fire complaints. The data does not specify root causes for any of these items, so no definitive failure pattern can be identified. From a federal-record standpoint, 1995 represents the most mature and least-complained-about year of the generation, and the small recall uptick is a minor caveat rather than a red flag—making this a solid year to buy among used Legends, provided the recall work has been completed.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
13
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling3
Steering,Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Power Train,Seat Belts1
Tires,Wheels1
Power Train1
Tires1
Steering,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E049000Exterior LightingReported 24/05/2006

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH… Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DORE5C4S092019-07-11SuspensionThis SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of…
SB-07082010-11-01TiresACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE…
10022002-10-16Air BagsINTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT…
0101012001-01-01Seat BeltsINFORMATION ON REPLACING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS AFTER DEPLOYMENT. *TT
980311999-06-17Unknown Or OtherINFORMATION ON RESUBMITTING WARRANTY CLAIM USING LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS LISTED IN…

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Legend take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 SL, API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Legend have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Legend get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.