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1995 Audi 90/Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 90/Quattro.

Transmission Manual 5-spd

The 1995 Audi 90/Quattro, offered with a 5-speed manual transmission, returns EPA fuel economy of 17 city, 23 highway, and 19 combined mpg. Its engine requires 5.3 quarts of oil, with acceptable viscosity grades spanning 20W-40, 20W-50, and 20W-20 API. In the model's reliability history, this year carries 25 owner complaints with the electrical system as the top complaint area alongside three recalls, placing it as a year where the straightforward mechanical package is offset by electrical concerns that any researcher should weigh carefully.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 20W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 41 · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 078115561J. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, thermostat and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 41 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified

Tire size205-65VR15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	078115561J alt 06A115561B
Engine air filter	191129620 discontinued
Fuel filter	441201511C discontinued
Spark plug	101000033AA
Front wiper blades	357955427
Serpentine belt	078903137AQ alt 078903137AJ
Thermostat	078121113F discontinued
Cabin air filter	8A0819439 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 5-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	86 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 20W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.2-3.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.7 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	API · 20W-40 · 20W-50 · 20W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	5.3 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE VW. PART NO. G002000

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	M8 Bolts: 33.0, M10: 58.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	81 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug Manufacturer	VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.035-0.043 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Standard BCI Group Number	41
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	17-22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	17-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Engine Compression	203
Engine Oil Pressure	14.5-36.3 psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	92 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.984 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.984 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.906 in / 0.315 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

30 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

44 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 at 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 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	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)
Every 90,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (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.

Owner complaints about the 1995 Audi 90/Quattro dominate in one area — the electrical system, 8 of 25 reports (32%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the electrical system are also the target of recall 96V-017 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System8

Steering2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Suspension2

Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System2

Structure2

Electrical System,Visibility1

Electrical System,Visibility,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

96V017000Electrical System:Ignition:SwitchReported 29/01/1996

DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

98V332000Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection SystemReported 23/12/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
134120253033	2013-06-20	Engine And Engine Cooling	Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
133520253032	2013-04-25	Engine And Engine Cooling	Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
20056243	2007-02-26	Exterior Lighting	HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

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 41 battery Vehicles taking 5.3 qt Engine oil filter 078115561J Engine air filter 191129620 Fuel filter 441201511C Spark plug 101000033AA

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 90/Quattro take?

5.3 qt of ABOVE 68 degrees F: 40W API SL, 32 degrees F TO 86 degrees F: 30W API SL, ABOVE 14 degrees F: 20W-40, 20W-50 API SL, 14 degrees F TO 50 degrees F: 20W-20 API SL, BELOW 25 degrees F: 10W API (STARBU, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 90/Quattro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 90/Quattro get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.