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1995 Chrysler Town and Country — 3.0L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Town and Country 3.0L V6.

Body VANEngine 3.0L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

Built on the AS platform, the 1995 Chrysler Town and Country 3.0L V6 is a VAN equipped with an Automatic 4-spd transmission returning EPA estimates of 15/21/17 mpg. Routine maintenance for this powertrain requires 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API oil, establishing the baseline specifications for this model year. In the context of the 1990-2018 model complaint history, the 1995 version recorded 75 total owner complaints and 4 recalls, placing it above the lowest count of 14 in 1990 but significantly below the peak of 773 in 2011. With the Power Train identified as the top complaint area, this data positions the 1995 model as having a moderate complaint volume within the model history rather than at the historical extremes.

Model year1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Tire sizeP205-70R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	04306113 discontinued
Fuel filter	04682923 discontinued
Spark plug	68305411AA discontinued
Front wiper blades	04673043 discontinued · alt 1AMWC018AA
Thermostat	04573560AE discontinued · alt 04781661AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	192.9 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	66.9 in
Wheelbase	119.3 in
Curb weight	3955 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 21 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular 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 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 55 ft-lbs, MT: 70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 8.8 ft-lbs; Lower: 16.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.6 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	6.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Optional BCI Group Number	34
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure	30-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 8.66 inch DRUM / WITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	25-35 ft-lbs / 15-18 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	130-190 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs / 160 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH 8.66 inch DRUM / WITH REAR DISC
Drum Runout Limit	0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter	8.661 in / 9 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

40 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

40 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep M11 x 1.5 bolt Nos. 1-8:

1	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
3	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

30 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 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 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 52,500 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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 1995 Chrysler Town and Country closes out the first-generation minivan run (1990–1995), and the federal record shows complaint volume rising within that generation — from 14 in 1990 to 28 in 1991 — with the 1995 model year concentrating its reports in Power Train (15), Structure (10), and Air Bags (7) as the principal fault lines. Power Train is the single largest category for the target year and stands out as the defining issue, though the underlying root cause is not specified in the data provided. Safety exposure is present but limited, with 5 crash-related and 1 fire complaint on file, and the 7 Air Bag reports make it worth confirming that any related recalls were actually performed. In a cross-generational view, 1995 sits well before the much higher complaint counts of later model years (473 in 2001, peaking at 773 in 2011), placing it in a relatively calmer period of the Town and Country's history. The concrete takeaway: 1995 is a defensible used buy, but a pre-purchase inspection should specifically prioritize the transmission and drivetrain, body structure, and airbag system, since those are exactly where the federal record shows this model year logging its heaviest complaints.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’01 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 75 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train15

Structure10

Air Bags7

Engine & Engine Cooling4

Visibility4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic4

Fuel System, Gasoline4

Steering3

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 4.5 qt w/ filter AS-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04306113 Fuel filter 04682923 Spark plug 68305411AA

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Town and Country 3.0L V6 take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Town and Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L V6 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.