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1995 Toyota 4runner — V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 4runner V6.

Body SUVEngine V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Toyota 4Runner V6 is a conventional SUV whose V6 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission deliver EPA ratings of 15 city/19 highway/17 combined mpg. Routine maintenance is modest in scope, requiring 4.4 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API-specification oil at each service interval. With 184 total owner complaints recorded—primarily in the Engine & Engine Cooling category—and 4 recalls to its name, this model year sits well below the 2003 peak of 707 complaints across the 4Runner's documented history spanning 1990 through 2026. That comparatively modest complaint volume signals that this generation represents a relatively stable, dependable chapter in the 4Runner's long reliability trajectory.

Model year200420032000199919981995199419931992

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/19/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 25 · 360 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. 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 25 · 360 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1
Engine air filter178013502083 alt 178017002083
Fuel filter2330039035 alt 2330065020
Spark plug9091901176
Front wiper blades85212YZZ03TM
Serpentine belt993321089078 alt 909160219683
Thermostat9091603079 alt 9091603078

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.8 in
Overall width66.5 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3814 lb
Track (front / rear)56.3 / 56.3 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 19 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 1995 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

15.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 15.70 sec — 1991 SR5
150 hpHorsepower (as tested)
180 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1991SR5 3.0L V615.70 sec20.70 sec150 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.5 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity7.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number25
Standard BCI Cranking Performance360 cca
Optional BCI Group Number24

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Engine Compression145-218 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket90 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0035 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.984 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.984 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.906 in

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 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
At 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
At 80,000 miOxygen Sensor (inspect)
At 120,000 miAccessory Drive 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 Toyota 4Runner marks a dramatic shift in the vehicle's federal record, acting as the inflection point where complaints surge from 80 in 1994 to 184, a stark increase compared to the relatively stable, lower complaint volumes of the 1990-1993 era. This spike initiates a sustained upward trend in complaints that escalates significantly through the late 1990s, with 1996 seeing 182 complaints and 1997 jumping to 270. The primary driver for the 1995 model is the Engine & Engine Cooling category, which accounts for 101 of the 184 total complaints, though the data does not specify the root cause of these failures. While recalls remained steady at four and investigations dropped to just one, the sudden concentration of engine-related issues is concerning. Given its position at the start of a steep, generation-wide increase in reported problems, the 1995 model year is not a recommended buy compared to the earlier, more stable years in this generation's arc.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
39
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
184
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 184 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling101
Power Train13
Tires11
Engine7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other5
Steering5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

06E049000Exterior LightingReported 24/05/2006

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH… Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 39 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
TTT0636202022-03-17Back Over PreventionTT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
T-TT-0636-20 Rev2021-03-12Service BrakesTT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake…
T-SB-0032-20 Rev2021-02-03EquipmentTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 4runner V6 take?

4.4 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 4runner have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the V6 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg.