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1989 Eagle Vista

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1989 Vista.

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.3 in
Overall width63.8 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase93.7 in
Curb weight2050 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 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 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 50,000 miAir Injection System Solenoid Control Valve Air (replace) · EGR Valve (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 80,000 miOxygen Sensor (inspect) · PCV System (inspect)
Every 100,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister (replace)

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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Reference guides

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