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LH platform

1995 Chrysler Concorde — 3.3L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Concorde 3.3L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.3LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

Built on the LH platform, the 1995 Chrysler Concorde 3.3L is a passenger car that pairs its engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission to achieve EPA ratings of 16/24/19 mpg and requires 4.5 quarts of 10W-30 API oil with a filter for maintenance. Within the model's 1993-2004 history, this year recorded 278 total owner complaints primarily regarding the power train alongside three recalls, marking a decrease from the 1994 peak of 417 but remaining well above the 2003 low of 27. This positions the 1995 model as a moderate point in the vehicle's reliability trajectory, reflecting fewer issues than the highest recorded year without achieving the lower complaint levels of later iterations.

Model year1997 1996 1995 1994 1993

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-70R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ; Optional: 7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	04573031 discontinued
Fuel filter	04554040 discontinued · alt 04582679
Spark plug	68304020AA alt SP0RN14MC5
Front wiper blades	04723444
Serpentine belt	04573013AD discontinued · alt 04573234AB
Thermostat	04573560AE discontinued · alt 04781661AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	202.8 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	56.3 in
Wheelbase	113 in
Curb weight	3309 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	102 cu ft
Cargo volume	19 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. 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 Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.9 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt w/ filter
Power Steering Fluid	MS-5931

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	70-75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	8.5 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	8.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	110-130 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	125 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	SP-10
Oil Capacity	7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	16 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.019 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.029 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.96 in
Rotor Finish	15-80 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

40 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

40 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
3	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
3	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

30 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; 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.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 52,500 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

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 1995 Chrysler Concorde marks a notable inflection point in its generation, with federal complaint volume dropping sharply to 278 from the prior year’s 417—a 33% decline—while recalls and investigations also eased slightly. This trend aligns with a broader pattern of improvement through 1997, where complaints and recalls continued to fall, suggesting Chrysler addressed early production or design issues. However, the 1995 model still exhibits elevated complaints in critical areas, particularly power train (43) and engine cooling (33), though these figures are lower than the 1994 peak. The data doesn’t specify root causes, but the concentration in these systems implies persistent mechanical vulnerabilities. Compared to later years, 1995 sits in a transitional phase: better than the problematic 1993–1994 models but not yet as refined as the 1996–1997 iterations. **Takeaway:** While not the riskiest year, the 1995 Concorde is a mid-tier choice—opt for a later model (1996–1997) if available, or ensure a meticulously documented service history if proceeding with this year.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

101

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

278

Owner complaints

25 involved a crash · 5 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’93 ’94’95’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 278 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train43

Engine & Engine Cooling33

Steering31

Fuel System, Gasoline19

Electrical System14

Air Bags13

Vehicle Speed Control12

Visibility11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

99V215000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 09/08/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

04V021000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor ShiftReported 13/01/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 101 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
23027	2016-08-23	Electrical System	Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have…
23137	2016-08-22	Equipment	Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either…
23104	2016-08-22	Equipment	05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or…
20244	2016-08-18	Equipment	CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or…
Volume 2, Issue	2016-08-18	Equipment	Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 34 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt w/ filter LH-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04573031 Fuel filter 04554040 Spark plug 68304020AA

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 Concorde 3.3L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Concorde have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 3.3L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.