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AJ platform

1995 Chrysler Lebaron — 2.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Lebaron 2.5L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.5LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Chrysler Lebaron 2.5L is a passenger car built on the AJ platform with a 2.5-liter engine paired to a four-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-rated fuel economy of 18 city, 26 highway, and 21 combined miles per gallon while requiring 4.5 quarts of oil with filter in viscosities ranging from 5W-30 to 15W-40. In the broader model history spanning 1990 through 2003, this model year recorded 107 owner complaints — well below the 151-peak seen in 1994 but far above the single complaint logged for 2003 — with structure identified as the leading complaint category and no recalls issued. That complaint volume positions the 1995 Lebaron as a mid-range entry in the nameplate's reliability trajectory, suggesting it avoided the early-generation issues that drove the 1994 spike yet had not reached the relative quiet of the final production years.

Model year1995199419931992

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/26/21 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 · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195-70R14; Coupe and Convertible: P205-60R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-JJ; All others: 6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04213583AB discontinued
Fuel filter04495780
Spark plug68304174AA discontinued
Front wiper blades4334667 alt 04389350
Serpentine belt04798390 discontinued · alt B0015387
ThermostatMD997310 discontinued · alt MD184011

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 26 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 15W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil15W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts21 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings38 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps3
Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16 ft-lbs
Main Bearings60 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts4.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts45 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts45 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 157.5 ft. lbs

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 30,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 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 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Timing Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

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 generation saw a peak in complaints in 1994 (151) and a steady rise in Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) from 48 in 1990 to a peak of 69 in 1995. The 1995 model year shows a slight improvement in total complaints over 1994, recording 107, though this remains significantly higher than the negligible numbers seen from 1996 onward. For 1995, the primary complaint areas are Structure (27) and Power Train (16), with 8 crash and 4 fire complaints reported. While 1995 had zero recalls and one investigation, it represents the high-water mark for TSBs across the entire provided record. Because this year sits at the peak of TSB activity and immediately precedes a dramatic drop in reported issues, it is not a recommended year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
69
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
107
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 107 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure27
Power Train16
Air Bags7
Suspension7
Seats7
Engine & Engine Cooling7
Electrical System5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

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

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 Lebaron 2.5L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 20 degrees F 30W SJ, SL, ABOVE 10 degrees F 15W-40 SJ, SL, ABOVE 0 degrees F 10W-30 SJ, SL, BELOW 32 degrees F 5W-30 SJ, SL, BELOW 100 degrees F 5W-30 SJ, SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Lebaron have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 2.5L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.