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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 2.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Eclipse 2.0L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0L is a passenger car powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, rated by the EPA at 19 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined; the engine holds 4.0 quarts of oil with manufacturer recommendations ranging from 20W-40 to 5W-30 depending on operating conditions. This model year represents the peak of owner complaints in the Eclipse's history, with 392 recorded grievances spanning 1990-2012, the majority concerning engine and engine cooling systems, alongside 13 safety recalls. This contrasts sharply with the 2011 model year which recorded just one complaint, indicating this particular year ranks among the least reliable iterations of the vehicle.

Model year1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque87-101 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/29/22 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 MZ690072. 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.

Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-55HR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	MZ690072 alt M05281090
Engine air filter	MB906051
Fuel filter	MB868457 alt MB504764
Spark plug	MS851233 alt MS851881
Front wiper blades	8250A098 alt MZ690131
Serpentine belt	1340A083 alt MD310616
Thermostat	MD315301 alt 04573560AE

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 29 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

6.4–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 1995 GS-T Coupe

140–210 hpHorsepower (as tested)

130–214 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1995	GS-T Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	210 hp	FWD
1995	GS-T Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.70 sec	15.20 sec	210 hp	FWD
1995	GS-T Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.10 sec	210 hp	FWD
1995	GSX Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.50 sec	210 hp	AWD
1995	GS Coupe 2.0L I-4	9.00 sec	16.60 sec	140 hp	FWD
1996	GSX Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	210 hp	AWD
1996	Spyder GS-T 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	210 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 85W-90 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87-101 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-33.0 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 Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	85W-90 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.8 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt
Engine Oil	20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Steps	Final torque: 53 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Bolts: 14 nuts: 26 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	21 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0-33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

87-101 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	5, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	3 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.54-1.65 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.00-2.00 lbs

Service checks

Pressure Test	13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13 psi
Engine Compression	Turbo: 138-163, Non Turbo: 170-234 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 9.00 inch DRUM BRAKES / WITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	54 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	40 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH 9.00 inch DRUM BRAKES / WITH REAR DISC
Drum Nominal Diameter	9.016 in / 7.992 in
Drum Discard at-or-over	9.094 / 8.071

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt threads with clean engine oil.

1	55.0 ft. lbs.	55 ft. lbs
2	Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order	360 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	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 5,000 mi; 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 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 50,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Balance Shaft Drive Belt (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse marks a sharp inflection point in the federal record: complaints jumped to 392, recalls to 13, and TSBs to 46, far outpacing the 1990–1994 span, when complaints ranged only 43–62, recalls 2–9, and TSBs 6–15. Across the generation, activity was low in the early years, spiked dramatically in 1995, then trended downward through 1999 before rising again in 2000–2001, so 1995 sits near the peak of the first wave of reported issues. That year’s complaints were spread broadly across engine/cooling (53), powertrain (50), suspension (45), and electrical (44), with 52 crash-related and 13 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Compared with the years immediately before and after, 1995 has roughly twice the complaints of 1996 and nearly four times the recalls of 1994, indicating disproportionate federal attention for this model year. Given the record complaint volume, elevated recalls, and notable crash/fire reports within the generation, 1995 is not the strongest choice for a low-risk purchase; any buyer should verify that all recalls were completed and that maintenance records are thorough.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

392

Owner complaints

52 involved a crash · 13 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’11 ’12

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 392 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling53

Power Train50

Suspension45

Electrical System44

Service Brakes, Hydraulic41

Air Bags32

Fuel System, Gasoline21

Exterior Lighting12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V421001Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 18/12/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM…

98V069001Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 26/03/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 46 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB-22-54-003	2022-04-07	Exterior Lighting	This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between…
TT253	2019-11-26	Equipment	This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008	2019-07-30	Equipment	This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes…
TT237	2018-02-26	Equipment	This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218	2015-08-28	Engine And Engine Cooling	This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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 4.0 qt Engine oil filter MZ690072 Engine air filter MB906051 Fuel filter MB868457 Spark plug MS851233

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Eclipse 2.0L take?

4.0 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 API, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 60 degrees F 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Eclipse have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.0L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 29 highway / 22 combined mpg.