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1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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

The 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme sits at the low point of the model's 1990–1996 complaint record, drawing just 90 owner-reported complaints compared with the 1994 high of 252. Routine servicing specifies 4 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil, while the year's single recall and leading complaint area—air bags—mark the primary items to investigate. That 1995 position makes this model year a useful baseline for comparing Cutlass Supreme reliability across the 1990–1996 span.

Model year1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 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 75 - EARLY · 690 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 Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 · 690 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-60R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175 alt 25325404
Engine air filter	19166106
Fuel filter	25121293 discontinued
Spark plug	19302728 alt 5614197
Front wiper blades	10093142
Serpentine belt	24505054 alt 88986821
Thermostat	24507563 alt 10226107

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	194.1 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	54.7 in
Wheelbase	107.5 in
Curb weight	3538 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 57.9 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. 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
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
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)	103 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	96 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	17 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 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	75 - EARLY
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	690 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 Caliper to Bracket	80 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.039 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.039 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.987 in / 0.385 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	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	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 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 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	Timing Belt (inspect) · 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)
At 60,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)

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 shows the fewest complaints (90) and the lowest recall count (1) among the 1990‑1996 span, marking a sharp decline from the 252 complaints and five recalls recorded in 1994. Complaints had risen again in 1996 to 181, while recalls increased slightly to three, indicating that 1995 sits at a trough in the complaint‑recall arc for this generation. Investigations and technical service bulletins also moderate in 1995 (two investigations, 26 TSBs), lower than the peak years of 1993‑1994 but higher than the early‑1990s baseline. This pattern suggests that, relative to its immediate predecessors and successor, the 1995 Cutlass Supreme experienced fewer reported safety and reliability issues during its model year. Consequently, based solely on the federal record, the 1995 year appears to be a comparatively good choice for a used purchase, though prospective buyers should still verify individual vehicle condition and service history.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

7 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95’96

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 90 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags37

Service Brakes, Hydraulic16

Power Train7

Electrical System3

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Steering2

Suspension2

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V171000Air Bags:FrontalReported 03/07/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR'S INTERNAL WIRING, WHICH CAN OCCUR OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THIS DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR DURING… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 26 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
010601002A	2002-12-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
990730030A	2001-04-01	Power Train	OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES…
990604005A	2001-04-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH…
00155	2000-12-22	Air Bags	CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TT
990730030	1999-12-01	Power Train	SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A…

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

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

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 4 qt Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 19166106 Fuel filter 25121293 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

How much oil does the 1995 Cutlass Supreme take?

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

Does the 1995 Cutlass Supreme have open recalls?

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