Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Neon DOHC,16V.
The 1995 Dodge Neon DOHC,16V. It takes 4 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 engine oil.
Quick specs
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine oil capacity4 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
Fitment & sizes
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 CANADA · 580 CANADA CCA battery, OE oil filter 04105409AE. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4 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. The firing order is 1-3-2-4. 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 qt w/ filter
Engine torques
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs
M8 Bolts: 20 ft-lbs, M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts
20.8 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts
AT: 55, MT: 70 ft-lbs
Main Bearings
M11 Bolts: 60 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts
8.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs
21 ft-lbs
Chassis torques
Lug Nuts
85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub
70 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub
124 ft-lbs
Ignition
Cylinder Firing Order
1-3-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
600-1300 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer
Champion
Spark Plug Gap
0.033-0.038 in
Spark Plug Torque
18 ft-lbs
Battery & A/C
Refrigerant
R134a
Refrigerant Capacity
1.81 lbs
Oil Group
PAG
Oil Type
ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity
4.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number
24 CANADA
Standard BCI Cranking Performance
580 CANADA cca
Optional BCI Group Number
51 - U.S.
Service checks
Pressure Test
16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief
16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
195 °F
Engine Compression
100 Minimum psi
Brakes
Brake Application
WITH REAR DISC
Torque to Knuckle
16 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness
Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Brake Application
WITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation
0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit
0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From
0.344 in / 0.782 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To
0.364 in / 0.792 in
Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90
20 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil
1
25.0 ft. lbs.
25 ft. lbs
2
50 ft. lbs.
50 ft. lbs
3
50 ft. lbs.
50 ft. lbs
4
90 degrees
90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil
1
Long bolts
25 ft. lbs
2
Long bolts
50 ft. lbs
3
Long bolts
50 ft. lbs
4
All bolts
90 degrees
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 mi
Brake 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 mi
Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)