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1995 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight is a passenger car paired with an automatic four‑speed transmission and EPA‑rated fuel economy of 17 city/26 highway/20 combined mpg. Across the 1994‑1996 model years it accumulated 147 owner complaints, the highest tally for any single year and centered on Air Bags, with one recall filed, while the preceding 1994 model saw only 84 complaints. This pattern shows that the 1995 model year represents the peak of reported issues for the Eighty Eight, indicating a temporary escalation in reliability concerns.

Model year1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

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 78 · 690 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 78 · 690 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-70R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175
Engine air filter	19259030
Fuel filter	25121293 discontinued
Spark plug	19355202 alt 19302723
Front wiper blades	25689175 discontinued
Serpentine belt	19172684 alt 88986817
Thermostat	24505924 alt 24506985

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 26 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	106 cu ft
Cargo volume	18 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Coolant

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	22 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.2 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	15 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	13 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 11 ft-lbs; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 11 ft-lbs; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	35 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	8-00-9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	690 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	78 HWS

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	1.26 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.26 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.224 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.209 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105

74 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 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	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)

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 represents a pronounced spike in the federal complaint record for this generation, with 147 complaints—nearly double the 84 filed for 1994—before dropping to 99 in 1996. While recall activity remained stable at one campaign (increasing to two for 1996), technical service bulletins peaked at 49 in 1995 compared to 24 the prior year and 39 the following year, indicating heightened dealership attention to emerging issues. The data positions 1995 at the apex of reported problems, with complaint volumes and TSB counts both reaching generational highs before regulatory scrutiny intensified in 1996 with the appearance of the generation's first investigation. Primary complaint concentrations include Air Bags and Engine & Engine Cooling (20 each), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17) and Steering (15), though the data does not specify root causes for these reported issues. Given the elevated complaint volume and technical bulletins relative to the bookend years—without the subsequent recall escalation or formal investigation seen in 1996—the 1995 model appears to be the most troubled year of this three-year span, making it a less favorable acquisition choice compared to the 1994 or 1996 equivalents.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

147

Owner complaints

15 involved a crash · 5 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

’94’95’96

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 147 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags20

Engine & Engine Cooling20

Service Brakes, Hydraulic17

Steering15

Electrical System12

Seat Belts9

Power Train7

Visibility6

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 49 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
19NA273	2019-12-02	Electrical System	This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to…
17-NA-073	2017-03-15	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action…
130089009	2013-09-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
010601007	2007-09-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE…
050604058	2005-09-01	Vehicle Speed Control	INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO…

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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Build data

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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 78 battery Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 19259030 Fuel filter 25121293 Spark plug 19355202

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 1995 Eighty Eight have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Eighty Eight get?

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