Oldsmobile›Aurora›1995›Overview/oldsmobile/aurora/1995/base/

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is a passenger car equipped with a 7.5‑qt oil capacity and a 10W‑30 API rating, paired with an automatic 4‑speed transmission and EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 15 city/22 highway/17 combined mpg. Its reliability record shows 349 total owner complaints for the 1995 model year — the highest count across the 1993‑2003 production span, far exceeding the single complaint recorded in 1993 — while only two recalls were issued. This concentration of fuel‑system complaints places the 1995 Aurora at the apex of its complaint history, indicating a model year that stands out for service concerns relative to its broader timeline.

Model year2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/22/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 76 · 970 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731179. Note the factory fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 76 · 970 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-60R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179
Engine air filter	19259030
Fuel filter	25121293 discontinued
Spark plug	19208535
Front wiper blades	25689175 discontinued
Serpentine belt	12588412 alt 19172679
Thermostat	12559807 alt 03522676

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	205.5 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	55.5 in
Wheelbase	113.8 in
Curb weight	3966 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	102 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.5 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. 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
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7.5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Type	41-950
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	GM part number 12345923 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity	8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	76
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	970 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185 °F
Engine Compression	140 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	63 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	137 ft-lbs / 94 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.26 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.26 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.224 in / 0.423 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	75 degrees.	75 degrees
4	8.8

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 100,000 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 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (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 Aurora’s complaint volume (349) far exceeds the 1–2 complaints of 1993–1994 and rises sharply from the modest 121 complaints of 1996, marking 1995 as a peak in the generation’s trouble profile. Its two recalls and five investigations are modest compared to the 2 recalls of 1996–1997 but higher than the zero recalls of 1998, indicating a modest but noticeable regulatory focus that year. The most common issue areas—Fuel System (151), Engine & Engine Cooling (24), Power Train (23), and Seat Belts (22)—show that the 1995 model suffered from a broad array of mechanical and safety concerns, while crash complaints (7) and fire complaints (32) add further weight to its reliability profile. Compared to the surrounding years, 1995 sits at the apex of the complaint curve, suggesting it is the weakest year in the early Aurora line. Based on these figures, a 1995 Aurora would be a less desirable purchase than models from 1996 onward.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

349

Owner complaints

7 involved a crash · 32 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’93 ’94’95’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 349 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline151

Engine & Engine Cooling24

Power Train23

Seat Belts22

Electrical System18

Steering11

Vehicle Speed Control8

Service Brakes, Hydraulic7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

04V110000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 04/03/2004

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL…

00V057000Seat Belts:Front:WebbingReported 28/02/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SHOULDER BELT(S) DO NOT RETRACT. A RETAINER COULD SEPARATE FROM A REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WHICH RESULTS IN THE RETRACTOR RETURN SPRING BECOMING DISENGAGED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS FOR CORRECT FUNCTION AND INSTALL A SPRING COVER RETAINING STRAP TO EACH RETRACTOR. IF A RETRACTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 63 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP4723F	2022-01-14	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIP4723D	2020-01-31	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
19NA273	2019-12-02	Electrical System	This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to…
PIC4696E	2019-11-22	Equipment	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
17NA073	2019-09-18	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Aurora. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 76 battery Vehicles taking 7.5 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 19259030 Fuel filter 25121293 Spark plug 19208535

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Aurora take?

7.5 qt of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Aurora have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Aurora get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined mpg.