Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Colt 1.5L.
The 1995 Dodge Colt rides on the B9 platform with a 1.5L engine that takes 4.7 quarts of oil with filter change and calls for 10W-30 or 5W-30 API viscosity. In the model's complaint history spanning 1990 through 1996, the 1995 year falls between the peak of 120 complaints in 1993 and the low of just 2 complaints in 1996, positioning it in a downward trend toward the final model year's notably clean record.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 CANADA · 580 CANADA CCA battery. 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.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 171.3 in |
| Overall width | 66.1 in |
| Overall height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2083 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.1 / 57.1 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.7 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque the oil drain plug to 26-32 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Engine Oil | 10W-30 · API · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.7 qt w/ filter |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 94-101 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | 36-40 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pan to Block Bolts | 4-6 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 26-32 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9-10 ft-lbs |
| Engine Valve Cover Bolts | 1.1-1.4 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.60-1.90 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24 CANADA |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 580 CANADA cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 51 - U.S. |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 435 - U.S. cca |
| Pressure Test | 13 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 13 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 180 °F |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 20 ft-lbs / 36 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 36-43 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications |
| Drum Nominal Diameter | 8 in / 7.087 in |
| Drum Discard at-or-over | 8.071 / 7.165 |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.003 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.394 in / 0.51 in / 0.71 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.394 in / 0.51 in / 0.71 in |
| 1 | 14.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14.5 ft. lbs |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2118796A | 2016-02-26 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. |
| 183195 | 1995-10-01 | Electrical System | NEW IN STOCK VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARD STARTS, MISS-FIRE, OR ROUGH IDLE DUE TO SPARK PLUG… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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4.7 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW: 100 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.
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