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AS platform

1993 Chrysler Town and Country — 2.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Town and Country 2.5L.

Body VANEngine 2.5LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1993 Chrysler Town and Country 2.5L is an AS-platform van powered by a 2.5-liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission, rated at 16/22/18 mpg by the EPA and calling for 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil with filter. Owner records show 238 complaints, led by Service Brakes, Hydraulic issues, alongside 10 recalls. Within the model’s 1990–2018 complaint history, that total sits above the 1990 minimum of 14 yet far below the 2011 peak of 773, marking this as an early-year model with a comparatively moderate complaint record.

Model year19931992

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
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 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 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04306113 discontinued
Fuel filter04682923 discontinued
Spark plugSP0RN14MC5 discontinued
Front wiper blades04389350 discontinued
Thermostat04573560AE discontinued · alt 04781661AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height68.9 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight4211 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular 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 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect)

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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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 provided federal record indicates that early model years 1990 and 1991 logged 14 and 28 total complaints respectively, with recalls increasing from 4 to 10. In contrast, the 1993 model year shows a substantial surge in reported issues, dominated by 108 complaints in Service Brakes, Hydraulic, followed by 24 in Power Train and 14 in Engine & Engine Cooling. Safety data for 1993 further notes 3 crash complaints and 5 fire complaints, distinguishing it from the lower incident counts of the preceding years. Although the dataset jumps to 2001 with 473 complaints, the trajectory from 1990 through 1993 suggests escalating defect reporting during this early period. This placement at the high end of the early complaint arc implies a greater likelihood of encountering reported defects compared to the 1990 baseline. Consequently, given the heavy concentration of hydraulic brake complaints relative to prior years, this is not a recommended model year to buy.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
66
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
12
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
238
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 5 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 238 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic108
Power Train24
Engine & Engine Cooling14
Structure13
Latches/Locks/Linkages10
Steering8
Visibility7
Electrical System7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 66 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
230272016-08-23Electrical SystemReturn: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have…
231372016-08-22EquipmentInspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either…
231042016-08-22Equipment05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or…
202442016-08-18EquipmentCBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or…
Volume 2, Issue2016-08-18EquipmentWarranty 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Town and Country 2.5L take?

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

Does the 1993 Town and Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.5L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.