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1995 Infiniti G20

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 G20.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Infiniti G20, equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, returns EPA fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 26 highway, and 22 combined, while its 3.6-quart oil capacity in 5W-30 API SM viscosity points to a modestly sized engine befitting this luxury-brand offering. Across the model's 1991–2002 lifespan, this year sits at the top of the complaint curve with 29 owner complaints — the highest of any G20 model year — with visibility ranking as the top problem area alongside two recalls. That total dwarfs the 1994 low of just seven complaints, placing the 1995 at a clear inflection point in the model's reliability history and meaning prospective owners should give this particular year more careful attention than the surrounding vintages.

Model year200220012000199919961995199419931992

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 API SMOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F California · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520853J0A. Note the factory spark plug is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 24F California · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195-65HR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520853J0A
Engine air filter165460Z000 alt 16546V0100
Fuel filter1640041B1A
Spark plug2240120J06 discontinued · alt 2240120J05
Front wiper blades2889035V15 alt 2889059J05
Serpentine belt119200E001 alt 1195053J20
Thermostat212000C82A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the G20 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.2–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 1991 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1994t Sedan 2.0L I-48.40 sec16.50 sec140 hpFWD
1991Sedan 2.0L I-48.20 sec16.50 sec140 hpFWD
1991Sedan 2.0L I-48.70 sec16.70 sec140 hpFWD
1991Sedan 2.0L I-48.70 sec16.80 sec140 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.6 qt of 5W-30 API SM engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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 FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.6 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts61-69 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13-15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts28-35 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50-1.75 lbs
Oil TypeNissan Type S or equivalent
Oil Capacity7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F California
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test11-14 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature170 °F
Engine Compression149-178. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure46-57 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.00 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.00 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle53-72 ft-lbs / 28-38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0008 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.87 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.87 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.787 in / 0.31 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
110-12 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28-3310–12 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
129 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
258 ft. lbs.58 ft. lbs
3loosen all bolts completely
429 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
595 degrees95 degrees
695
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124-28 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45-5024–28 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 at 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.

At 3,750 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 first generation of the Infiniti G20 exhibited a steady decline in federal complaints from its 1991 launch (14 complaints) through 1994 (7 complaints), but the 1995 model year abruptly reverses this positive trend with a massive spike to 29 complaints. Unlike the preceding years which shared a consistent two recalls and decreasing complaints, the 1995 model suffers from a disproportionate complaint volume—more than quadruple the 1994 figure—while maintaining the same two recalls and a similar number of technical service bulletins (33). The 1995 model's primary complaint areas center on Visibility (5), Structure (4), and Power Train (4), alongside 4 crash-related complaints, though the federal data does not specify the root cause of this sudden deterioration. Complaint volume dropped back down to 14 in 1996, suggesting the 1995 model year is an isolated anomaly within the generation's lifecycle rather than the start of a systemic decline. Given its status as a distinct statistical outlier for high complaint volume in an otherwise improving generation, the 1995 Infiniti G20 is a risky purchase compared to the significantly more stable 1993, 1994, or 1996 model years.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
33
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
29
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility5
Structure4
Power Train4
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Seat Belts2
Air Bags2
Equipment2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

96V083000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageReported 09/05/1996

A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.

97V072000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And CapReported 22/04/1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND REPLACE THE TUBE WITH A NEW ONE. ANY OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED WILL ALSO BE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB13-007H2023-02-27StructureREMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB09-039J2023-02-27VisibilityWINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
ITB10-067C2023-02-22WheelsWHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on…
ITB16-006A2021-03-24Electrical SystemINFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended…
ITB19-0082019-04-02EquipmentEXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an…

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 G20 take?

3.6 qt of 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 G20 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the G20 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.