EaglePremier19923.0L/eagle/premier/1992/3-0l/
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1992 Eagle Premier — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Premier 3.0L.

Engine 3.0LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Eagle Premier 3.0L, built on the BB platform and powered by a 3.0‑liter V‑engine, features a 6‑quart oil capacity with 10W‑30/10W‑40 API‑rated lubrication and is paired with an Automatic 4‑spd transmission, delivering EPA‑rated 16/24/19 mpg. Owner complaints for this model center on visibility issues, forming part of a total of 32 complaints recorded across the 1990‑1994 production run. This total sits below the 81 complaints recorded in the peak 1991 year but above the single‑complaint low of 1994, marking the 1992 model as a mid‑range point in the Premier’s reliability trajectory.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 10W-40 APIOEM · 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 OE oil filter T0720978. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterT0720978
Engine air filter04213583AB discontinued
Fuel filter04554038 discontinued
Spark plugSP000RS9YC discontinued
Front wiper blades83505420 discontinued
Serpentine belt04573333 discontinued · alt 04573332
ThermostatJ0261073 discontinued · alt J5505980

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3023 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 / 10W-40 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.4 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 10W-40
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidMS-5931

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 at 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 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 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 22,000 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
At 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 1992 model year marks a distinct inflection point in the federal record, with complaints dropping sharply to 32 from the 1991 peak of 81, recalls falling to three from seven, and investigations decreasing to three from five, even as technical service bulletins held steady at eight units. Against the 1990 baseline of 58 complaints and six recalls, 1992 represents a significant reduction in regulatory scrutiny, while the subsequent 1994 data—showing only one complaint and zero recalls—confirms the line was tapering toward discontinuation. The dataset records zero crash- or fire-related complaints for 1992, with visibility concerns accounting for ten filings and hydraulic brake issues for five, though the data does not specify underlying causes for these specific categories. Positioned after the generation’s high-water mark for quality issues in 1991 but before the model’s effective end-of-life silence in 1994, the 1992 Premier occupies a late-production sweet spot with diminishing defect rates but intact manufacturer technical support. This makes 1992 a statistically favorable year to purchase within the Premier’s short production span, offering substantially lower exposure to the safety campaigns that plagued the 1990–1991 model years while retaining the full complement of eight TSBs for service guidance.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
8
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
32
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Equipment2
Seat Belts2
Structure2
Power Train2
Tires1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Fuel System, Other,Power Train,Visibility,Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

94V006000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater CoreReported 11/01/1994

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Remedy: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.

96V099000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipReported 13/06/1996

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 8 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
0800600REV2000-12-29Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B2000-11-24SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
2308002000-03-03SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
0806002000-02-25Electrical SystemTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA1999-10-01StructureSUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

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 1992 Premier 3.0L take?

6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API OR 10W-40 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Premier have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 3.0L get?

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