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1995 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 C-Series Pickup.

The 1995 Chevrolet C-Series Pickup takes 4 qt of 5W-30 engine oil.

Model year19951986

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 778 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25160561. 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 778 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT225-75R16DOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25160561 alt 12737090
Engine air filter06484235 alt 19259103
Fuel filter25121524 alt 25171792
Spark plug19302741
Front wiper blades93441742
Serpentine belt22518599 alt 10227127
Thermostat10190925 alt 12559338

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity14.0 qt
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts35 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts8.85 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.00-2.45 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number778
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature192 °F
Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Drum Runout Limit0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter10 in / 11.15 in / 13 in
Drum Maximum Machining10.05 in / 11.21 in / 13.06 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
120 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
255 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
355 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
255.0 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
355.0 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
255.0 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
355.0 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
260.0 ft. lbs.60 ft. lbs
380.0 ft. lbs.80 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 6,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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 3,000 miKing Pin (lubricate)
At 5,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 5,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Throttle Linkage (inspect)
At 6,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate)
Every 7,500 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miAir Cleaner Manifold Heat Control Actuator (inspect) · Radiator Fan Assembly (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 24,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Ignition Timing (inspect)

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 C-Series Pickup take?

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