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FJ platform

1995 Chrysler Sebring — 2.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Sebring 2.5L.

Engine 2.5LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Chrysler Sebring 2.5L rides on the FJ platform and is powered by a 2.5‑liter engine mated to a four‑speed automatic transmission. It calls for 4.5 quarts of 5W‑30 API oil with filter and returns EPA estimates of 18 city, 26 highway and 21 combined mpg. Owner reports show 192 total complaints for the 1995 model year, with suspension issues leading the list and five recalls issued. Across the 1995‑2013 span, complaint volume peaked at 483 in 1996 and fell to just three by 2011, placing the 1995 Sebring well below the peak but above the later low‑point, indicating a moderate early‑generation complaint level.

Model year1998 1997 1996 1995

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 - CONV. · 510 - CONV. CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 75 - CONV. · 510 - CONV. CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-55HR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	MB906051 discontinued
Fuel filter	MB504764 alt MB504766
Spark plug	68303953AA alt 68304149AA
Battery	BB86F101AA
Front wiper blades	04723444 alt 04746318
Serpentine belt	04668223 alt 05096317AB
Thermostat	04573560AE discontinued · alt MD194988

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	187.4 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	53.1 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Curb weight	2888 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 1995 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

10.0–10.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.00 sec — 1996 JXi Convertible

163 hpHorsepower (as tested)

170 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1996	JXi Convertible 2.5L V6	10.00 sec	17.40 sec	163 hp	FWD
1998	JXi Convertible 2.5L V6	10.20 sec	17.60 sec	163 hp	FWD

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 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts	55.0 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	38 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps	Imports:;
Engine Flywheel Bolts	69 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	4.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	45 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	145-188 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	600-1300 rpm
Spark Plug Gap	0.038-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.54-1.63 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	56
Oil Capacity	2.69-4.25 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.54-1.63 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Engine Compression	139-185. Maximum variation 14 psi.
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	36-43 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	36-43 ft-lbs / 54 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.39 in / 0.79 in / 0.94 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.39 in / 0.79 in / 0.94 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.33 in / 0.72 in / 0.88 in

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; 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.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Timing Belt (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 Sebring recorded 192 complaints, 5 recalls, 5 investigations, and 74 TSBs. The primary complaint areas for this model year were suspension (41), service brakes, hydraulic (26), engine and engine cooling (17), and air bags (14), with 21 reported crash complaints and 4 fire complaints. Positioned at the start of the federal record, 1995 sits at the lower end of a sharp upward trend in reported issues, as complaints surged to 483 and recalls tripled to 15 by 1996. This indicates that the 1995 model experienced significantly fewer complaints and technical service bulletins than the peak instability seen between 1996 and 1998. Because it avoids the substantial spike in recalls and complaints found in the subsequent years of the generation, this is a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

192

Owner complaints

21 involved a crash · 4 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 192 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension41

Service Brakes, Hydraulic26

Engine & Engine Cooling17

Air Bags14

Power Train11

Visibility10

Electrical System8

Seats8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07E055000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 26/07/2007

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING… Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.

06E088000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 23/10/2006

CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES… Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 74 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

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt w/ filter FJ-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter MB906051 Fuel filter MB504764 Spark plug 68303953AA

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 1995 Sebring 2.5L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 SJ, API (STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Sebring have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.5L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.