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1995 Nissan Pickup

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

Body TRUCK

The 1995 Nissan Pickup is a truck from the model's 1990-1995 production span, specified with a 3.5-quart 5W-30 API engine oil fill. For that six-year range, 1995 represents the high point in documented owner dissatisfaction, logging 152 complaints and five recalls, with structure-related issues accounting for the largest share. By comparison, the 1990 model sits at the opposite end with 21 complaints, making the 1995 truck the most problem-reported year of this series.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque87-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 25 · 360 CCA battery. 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 25 · 360 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size2WD and K-CAB STD:P195-75R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5, 6-J inOEM · verified

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87-108 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.2 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity6 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings28-33 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 69-76 ft-lbs, MT: 106-112 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsBolts: 12-14 ft-lbs, nuts: 17-20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13-16 ft-lbs
Main Bearings34-38 ft-lbs
Main Bearings67-74 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)65.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts87-108 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0-25.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14-22 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.65-1.90 lbs
Oil TypeNISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
Oil Capacity6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number25
Standard BCI Cranking Performance360 cca
Optional BCI Group Number24
Optional BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test11-14 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature170 °F
Engine Compression192-145 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression173-128 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure60-70 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket23-30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle33 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle62 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs

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 5 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
243 ft. lbs.43 ft. lbs
3Loosen all bolts completely.
422 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
540-47
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
259 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
3Loosen all bolts completely.
422 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
554-61 ft. lbs.54–61 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; 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 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miSteering System (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 105,000 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 federal record shows a clear upward trend in reported issues for the Nissan Pickup leading up to 1995, with complaints rising from 21 in 1990 to 152 in 1995 and TSBs increasing from 23 to 44 over the same period. Recall activity fluctuated but ended higher in 1995 at five, compared with four in 1990 and four in 1994, while investigations dipped to one in 1995 after peaking at two in several earlier years. The 1995 model year therefore sits at the peak of both complaint and TSB counts within the available data, indicating a relatively higher incidence of reported problems than the preceding years. No data are provided for years after 1995 to assess whether the trend continued or reversed. Consequently, based solely on the documented increase in complaints and recalls, the 1995 Nissan Pickup appears less favorable as a used purchase compared to earlier model years in this generation.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
44
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
152
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 5 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 152 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure30
Service Brakes, Hydraulic17
Exterior Lighting16
Engine & Engine Cooling16
Tires9
Visibility9
Power Train9
Electrical System7

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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 44 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB08-097L2023-09-21SteeringDIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been…
NTB23-0492023-06-16Electrical System12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service…
NTB23-0532023-06-16Electrical SystemSILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION…
NTB13-107F2023-04-27Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB16-003C2023-04-17Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended…

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 Pickup take?

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

Does the 1995 Pickup have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.