Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Colt.
The 1995 Plymouth Colt carries a service specification of 4.7 quarts of engine oil with filter change, utilizing either 10W-30 or 5W-30 API viscosity grades. This model year arrives just beyond the 1990–1994 complaint window that peaked at 77 documented issues in 1993 and bottomed at 8 in 1991, positioning it after the generation’s most problematic period. Without specific defect data for 1995 within the surveyed range, the vehicle stands on established maintenance protocols while sitting outside the documented reliability arc that characterized its immediate predecessors.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51 · 435 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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 171.3 in |
| Overall width | 66.1 in |
| Overall height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2083 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.1 / 57.1 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.7 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque the oil drain plug to 26-32 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 10W-30 · API · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.7 qt w/ filter |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 94-101 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 36-40 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 4-6 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 26-32 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9-10 ft-lbs |
| Engine Valve Cover Bolts | 1.1-1.4 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.70-2.00 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | ND8 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 435 cca |
| Pressure Test | 13 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 13 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 180 °F |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 20 ft-lbs / 36 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 36-43 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs |
| Drum Nominal Diameter | 8 in / 7.087 in |
| Drum Discard at-or-over | 8.071 / 7.165 |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.003 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.394 in / 0.51 in / 0.71 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.394 in / 0.51 in / 0.71 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.331 in / 0.45 in / 0.65 in |
| 1 | 14.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14.5 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2118796A | 2016-02-26 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. |
| 183195 | 1995-10-01 | Electrical System | NEW IN STOCK VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARD STARTS, MISS-FIRE, OR ROUGH IDLE DUE TO SPARK PLUG… |
| CH081395 | 1995-04-01 | Seat Belts | SRS - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, CONNECTOR LOCK CHANGE. *TW |
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4.7 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW: 100 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.