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1995 Mitsubishi Mirage — 1.8L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Mirage 1.8L.

Engine 1.8LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.8L is a compact, front‑engine, front‑wheel‑drive hatchback built on the Mirage platform, powered by a 1.8‑liter inline‑four that requires 4.0 qt of oil and is compatible with 20W‑40, 10W‑30, or 5W‑30 API viscosities. Its EPA‑rated fuel economy of 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway/26 mpg combined is complemented by a 4‑speed automatic transmission that delivers smooth shifts in everyday driving. While the Mirage’s overall reliability has been modest—total owner complaints for the 1995 model were 76 with a single recall and the most frequent issue cited being air‑bag components—the vehicle sits within a broader reliability trend that peaked in 1997 with 88 complaints and dipped to only one complaint in 2016, indicating that the Mirage’s long‑term durability has improved over time.

Model year200220012000199919981997199619951994

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 torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51 · 430 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 51 · 430 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified
Tire sizeP175-70R13OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMZ690195
Fuel filterMB658689
Spark plugMS851237 alt MS851357
Front wiper bladesMR300876 alt MZ690946
Serpentine belt1340A058 alt MB332253
ThermostatMD972903 alt MD337408

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 30 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 1995 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.7–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 1994 LS Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1994LS Coupe 1.8L I-48.70 sec16.60 sec113 hpFWD
1997LS Coupe 1.8L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec113 hpFWD
2000DE Sedan 1.8L I-49.40 sec17.00 sec111 hpFWD

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, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt
Power Steering FluidUse Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11-14 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0-33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug TypeBKR5E-11
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance3 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.62-1.88 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type56
Oil Capacity4.39-5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51
Standard BCI Cranking Performance430 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Engine Compression151 PSI minimum. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression137 Minimum psi
Engine Compression151 Minimum psi
Intake Valve Lash0.008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs / 36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle40 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Drum Nominal Diameter7.992 in / 7.085 in
Drum Discard at-or-over8.071 / 7.165
Rotor Runout Limit0.0031 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 0.51 in / 0.71 in

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 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 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBalance Shaft Drive Belt (replace) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 100,000 miTiming 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 model year arrives during a volatile mid-generation period, with 76 complaints representing a rebound from 1994’s 65 but remaining below 1993’s spike of 84 and the subsequent 1997 peak of 88. While recalls held steady at one—matching 1994 and improving upon 1993’s five—technical service bulletins jumped significantly to 24 from 15 the prior year, suggesting increased service activity despite the absence of federal investigations, which dropped to zero from three in 1994. Air bags dominate the complaint record with 36 filings, accounting for nearly half of all grievances and coinciding with 40 crash-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Given the elevated complaint volume relative to 1994 and 1996, combined with the concentration of air bag concerns, prospective buyers should approach this year with heightened scrutiny regarding supplemental restraint system functionality, making it a moderate-risk selection rather than the generation’s sweet spot.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
24
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
40 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags36
Electrical System5
Engine & Engine Cooling5
Suspension5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Exterior Lighting3
Seats2
Seat Belts2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E065000Exterior LightingReported 17/07/2006

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF… Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 24 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-22-54-0032022-04-07Exterior LightingThis Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between…
TT2532019-11-26EquipmentThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-0082019-07-30EquipmentThis is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes…
TT2372018-02-26EquipmentThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT2182015-08-28Engine And Engine CoolingThis 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Mirage 1.8L 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 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.8L get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.