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1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

Defined as a passenger car with a 4-speed automatic transmission, the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera returns EPA fuel economy ratings of 17/26/20 mpg. Ownership data shows this model year generated 231 total complaints, primarily centered on service brakes and hydraulic systems across four issued recalls. When viewed against the 1991-1995 model complaint history, the 1995 figure sits between the lowest count of 161 in 1992 and the highest of 266 in 1994, clarifying its specific standing in the vehicle's reliability trajectory.

Model year1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/26/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 - EARLY · 525 - EARLY CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 75 - EARLY · 525 - EARLY CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175 alt 25322835
Engine air filter	25043504 alt 25043119
Fuel filter	25121970 discontinued
Spark plug	19302728 alt 19301807
Front wiper blades	15184702
Serpentine belt	10219783 alt 24575894
Thermostat	24507563 alt 24577299

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.2 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	54.3 in
Wheelbase	104.7 in
Curb weight	3007 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.7 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	66/34

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 26 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	97 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 100 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

Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	24X Sensor: 8 ft-lbs, 7X Sensor: 6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	8 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	96 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	81 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	18.5 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	11-16 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	44 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Type	41-908
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	GM part number 12345923 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity	9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	75 - EARLY
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 - EARLY cca
Optional BCI Group Number	78 - LATE

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	38 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	1.028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.028 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.972 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.957 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	Long bolts	46 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4

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) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (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 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera reflects a mid-generation stabilization in quality metrics when viewed against the federal record. Complaints dropped from a peak of 266 in 1994 to 231 in 1995, aligning closer to the 1991–1992 average, while recalls halved from 8 to 4, matching the lower recall volume seen in 1992. The absence of investigations in both 1994 and 1995 suggests no systemic defects emerged during these years, though Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) rose to 44 in 1995, indicating persistent but addressable issues—particularly in hydraulic brakes (43 complaints) and air bags (39 complaints). Crash-related complaints remained modest at 22, and fire-related incidents were absent, reinforcing a relatively stable safety profile. Compared to earlier years, 1995 shows no red flags in the data, though the concentration of brake and air bag complaints warrants pre-purchase inspection. **Takeaway: 1995 is a comparatively sound year to buy within this generation, provided brake and air bag systems are verified as properly serviced.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

231

Owner complaints

22 involved a crash · 0 a fire

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

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’91 ’92 ’94’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 231 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic43

Air Bags39

Power Train21

Electrical System16

Vehicle Speed Control14

Engine & Engine Cooling14

Seat Belts12

Suspension7

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.

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

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 75 battery Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 25043504 Fuel filter 25121970 Spark plug 19302728

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

Does the 1995 Cutlass Ciera have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cutlass Ciera get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined mpg.