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1995 Acura NSX

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

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Acura NSX was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 16/22/18 mpg, while its engine oil capacity was 5.3 qt with a viscosity specification of 10W-30 API. Within the model’s 1991–2021 complaint history—a spectrum peaking at six complaints in 2017 and reaching its minimum of one in 1994—the 1995 model year sits in the earliest phase of that timeline. That positioning places it adjacent to the range’s lowest recorded complaint count and well before the later maximum, reflecting a model year that predates the elevated complaint volumes seen decades later.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size215-45ZR16, REAR: 245-40ZR17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ, REAR: 8.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.6 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height46.1 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Curb weight3009 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 60.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 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 NSX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.2–5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 1995 T Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1995T Coupe 3.0L V65.20 sec13.80 sec270 hpRWD
1995T Coupe 3.0L V65.70 sec14.10 sec270 hpRWD
1994Coupe 3.0L V65.20 sec13.70 sec270 hpRWD
1996T Coupe 3.0L V65.80 sec14.30 sec270 hpRWD
1997T Coupe 3.2L V64.80 sec13.40 sec290 hpRWD
1997T Coupe 3.2L V64.80 sec13.30 sec290 hpRWD
1997T Coupe 3.2L V65.20 sec13.60 sec290 hpRWD
1991Coupe 3.0L V65.20 sec13.80 sec270 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 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.1
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt
Power Steering FluidHONDA TYPE V OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 7 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs
Main Bearings29 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts10.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs8mm Bolts: 16, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)AT: 780, MT: 800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)AT: 780, MT: 800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerHonda
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.80-2.00 lbs
Oil TypeDENSO ND-OIL 8
Oil Capacity4.70 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature170-172 °F
Engine Oil Pressure50 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.060 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.826 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.826 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.024 in / 0.748 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9522 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.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miSteering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDistributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV System (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (replace) · Water Pump (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.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
19
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

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 19 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SB-07082010-11-01TiresACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE…
050120042004-05-01EquipmentAUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
9032003-09-16Power TrainHARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
0901032003-09-01TiresSPARE TIRE INSPECTION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
0601032003-06-01Engine And Engine CoolingINFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT

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 NSX take?

5.3 qt of 10W-30 SL, API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 NSX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NSX get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.