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1997 Toyota Supra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 Supra.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1997 Toyota Supra is fitted with an automatic four‑speed transmission and delivers EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined, while its engine calls for 5.3 quarts of 10W‑30 or 5W‑30 oil. Owner feedback shows a total of just one complaint, primarily concerning steering and vehicle speed control, coupled with a single recall recorded for the model year. This low‑complaint record places the 1997 Supra at the favorable end of the nameplate’s history, echoing the 1995 low of one complaint and standing in stark contrast to the 2021 peak of twenty complaints, indicating a notably reliable iteration within the Supra’s long‑term trend.

Model year199819971996199519941993199219911990

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tail / brake / turnLOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1
Engine air filter1780107020
Fuel filter2330049195
Spark plug9008091184 alt 9008091180
Front wiper blades8522220340 alt 85212YZZ08TM
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height50 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Curb weight3474 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the Supra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.9–5.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 1997 Turbo Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1997Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.90 sec13.40 sec320 hpRWD
1997Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.10 sec13.60 sec320 hpRWD
1997Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.40 sec13.80 sec320 hpRWD
1995Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.10 sec13.50 sec320 hpRWD
1995Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.80 sec14.10 sec320 hpRWD
1994Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.60 sec14.20 sec320 hpRWD
1994Coupe 3.0L I-66.20 sec14.80 sec220 hpRWD
1994Coupe 3.0L I-66.90 sec15.20 sec220 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts239 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.56 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity7.61 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.2 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance1.95 ohms
Engine Compression145-218 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.006-0.010 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.010-0.014 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket87 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle77 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle77 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0019 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 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 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.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Rack & Pinion Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · 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.

In the federal complaint record, 1997 shows only 1 complaint and a single recall, placing it among the lowest complaint years of the Supra’s production run. The preceding years (19901995) ranged from 1 to 10 complaints with no recalls, while the following 1998 also recorded 1 complaint and 1 recall, indicating that 1997 is part of a brief period of minimal reports before complaints rose sharply in the 2020s. The sole complaint category for 1997 is steering/vehicle speed control, and there are no crash or fire complaints recorded for that model year. Compared with later years, which show higher complaint counts and multiple recalls, 1997’s figures suggest a relatively clean early‑generation record. Consequently, from a regulatory‑report perspective the 1997 Supra appears to be a solid choice, provided the specific recall is verified and addressed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
28
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Steering,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V033000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 22/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 28 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
Toyota Safety Re2021-03-17Air BagsToyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
T-SB-0304-17 Obs2020-04-07EquipmentTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see…
PG004-97-Obsolet2018-08-31EquipmentTechnical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now…
PG006-01-Obsolet2018-08-31EquipmentTechnical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now…

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 1997 Supra take?

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

Does the 1997 Supra have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Supra get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.