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2005 Chevrolet Epica

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Epica.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2005 Chevrolet Epica, a mid-size sedan offered during the model's brief U.S. availability, delivered EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined when equipped with its four-speed automatic transmission, figures that positioned it competitively within its segment though not at the forefront of efficiency standards of the era.

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Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 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 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/65R15OEM · verified

Diagrams

Fuse box diagram58 fuses

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.8 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3380 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression100

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket33 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle70 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.95 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.95 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.866 in / 0.394 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; spark plugs every 100,000 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)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
283
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 283 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
02-00-89-002X2024-09-09Unknown Or OtherThis service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to…

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

Does the 2005 Epica have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Epica get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.