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1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Tahoe 2WD.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD takes 5.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 15/20/17 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year200920031995

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque120 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/20/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 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 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25160561 alt 12737090
Engine air filter19259103 alt 06484235
Fuel filter25055457 alt 25171792
Spark plug19302741
Front wiper blades93441742
Serpentine belt12551136 alt 10229101
Thermostat10190925 alt 12551591

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width77.2 in
Overall height72.4 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3671 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 20 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 120 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 Capacity14.0 qt
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)81.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket92.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle81.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket92.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts120 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance770 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression215 Nominal psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.25 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.25 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.23 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.215 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the 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 5,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 5,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 7,500 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 10,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 12,000 miRadiator Fan Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miClutch Cross Shaft (lubricate) · Clutch Release Lever Pivot Points (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Exhaust Pressure Regulator (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (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 Tahoe 2WD take?

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

What gas mileage does the Tahoe 2WD get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.