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1992 Cadillac Allante

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Allante.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Cadillac Allante pairs a 4-speed automatic transmission with a drivetrain specified to take 6 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, returning EPA fuel economy figures of 14 city, 20 highway, and 16 combined mpg. Across the 1990–1995 span captured in owner-complaint data, this model year records 23 total complaints and a single recall, with hydraulic service brakes cited as the most common trouble area. That positions the 1992 squarely between the troubled 1990 debut, which logged 41 complaints, and the markedly cleaner 1995 final year, which closed the span with just one — a mid-run reliability profile researchers should treat as the Allante's most service-intensive stretch.

Model year1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/20/16 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 12731179. Note the factory fuel filter, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179
Engine air filter	19166103
Fuel filter	25171792 discontinued
Front wiper blades	22093877 discontinued · alt 88890862
Serpentine belt	03522675 discontinued
Thermostat	03539588 alt 03522676

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178.7 in
Overall width	73.6 in
Overall height	52.4 in
Wheelbase	99.6 in
Curb weight	3481 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 20 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

6.2–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 1993 Convertible

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1993	Convertible 4.6L V8	6.20 sec	14.80 sec	295 hp	FWD
1989	Convertible 4.5L V8	7.80 sec	16.40 sec	200 hp	FWD
1988	Convertible 4.1L V8	9.30 sec	17.10 sec	170 hp	FWD
1987	Convertible 4.1L V8	9.30 sec	17.30 sec	170 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

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 100,000 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.

At 7,500 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Throttle Body (torque) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	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.

The 1992 Cadillac Allante sits at a pivotal point in the model’s federal complaint trend, with total complaints dropping to 23 from 41 in 1990 and 33 in 1991, then falling further to just 9 in 1993. However, this year uniquely spikes in investigations, with 5 opened—more than any other year in the record—while recalls remain constant at 1 and TSBs hold steady at 3. The dominant issue is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 17 of the 23 complaints, yet the data does not specify a root cause. This pattern suggests that while overall owner-reported problems were declining, the 1992 model drew heightened regulatory scrutiny, possibly due to the concentration of brake concerns. For a buyer, the 1992 Allante represents a mid-generation improvement in complaint frequency but carries a notable investigation history centered on the braking system, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection of that area essential.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91’92’93 ’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic17

Service Brakes, Air2

Structure2

Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes1

Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E043000Fuel System, GasolineReported 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
130089009	2013-09-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
98045	1998-11-01	Structure	COMMENTS ABOUT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CONVERTIBLE FOLDING TOP DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY…
98045	1998-10-28	Structure	SOME OWNERS OF CERTAIN VEHICLE MAY COMMENT ABOUT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CONVERTIBLE…

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

VIN tools

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VIN

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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.

Vehicles taking 6 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 19166103 Fuel filter 25171792 Front wiper blades 22093877

Reference guides

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

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

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Allante take?

6 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Allante have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Allante get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.