DodgeSpirit19933.0L V6/dodge/spirit/1993/3-0l-v6/
AA platform

1993 Dodge Spirit — 3.0L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Spirit 3.0L V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.0L V6Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1993 Dodge Spirit equipped with the 3.0L V6 was a passenger car built on the AA platform and paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy ratings of 18/24/20 mpg across city, highway, and combined driving cycles while requiring 4.5 quarts of engine oil with filter and accepting viscosities of 15W-40, 10W-30, or 5W-30 for maintenance; with zero recalls recorded, the model year accumulated 104 total owner complaints with suspension issues cited as the primary concern, placing it within the middle range of the Spirit's complaint history spanning 1990–2002, where it falls below the peak of 122 complaints recorded in 1991 but significantly above the lowest point of just 1 complaint in 1998, indicating moderate but not exceptional reliability compared to the model's broader lifecycle.

Model year19941993

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 economy18/24/20 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 Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04288899 discontinued · alt 04213583AB
Fuel filter04495781 alt 04495409
Spark plug68304174AA discontinued
Front wiper blades4334667 alt 04389350
Serpentine belt04668303 discontinued · alt 04483204
Thermostat04494470 discontinued · alt MD997310

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight2798 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil15W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil15W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.1 qt
Engine Oil15W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

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 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (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 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension System (inspect)
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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · Spark 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 1993 Dodge Spirit sits near the complaint peak of its generation, recording 104 complaints — higher than 1990 (81), 1992 (79), and 1995 (51), though below the 1991 high of 122 and the 1994 figure of 111. Recalls dropped to zero in 1993 after three in 1991 and one each in 1990, 1992, and 1994, while investigations held at two, matching 1992 and 1994. Technical service bulletins climbed steadily across the run, reaching 48 in both 1993 and 1994 before peaking at 52 in 1995. The 1993 complaint profile centers on suspension (16), engine and engine cooling (15), electrical system (12), and power train (7), with nine crash complaints and four fire complaints recorded; the data does not specify root causes for these categories. Compared to adjacent years, 1993 shows elevated complaint volume but benefits from zero recalls and a mid-range investigation count. For a buyer, this is a mixed signal: the absence of recalls is positive, but the complaint level suggests thorough pre-purchase inspection of suspension, cooling, and electrical components is warranted.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
48
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
104
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 4 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 104 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension16
Engine & Engine Cooling15
Electrical System12
Power Train7
Exterior Lighting7
Air Bags7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Seats5

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 1993 Spirit 3.0L V6 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 1993 Spirit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.