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B8 platform

1995 Eagle Summit Wagon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Summit Wagon.

The 1995 Eagle Summit Wagon is built on the B8 platform and requires 4 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API engine oil for filter changes. This model year's reliability profile includes one recall and 31 total owner complaints. These complaints are primarily concentrated in the air bag systems.

Model year1996199519941993

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51 · 435 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05142416AC. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Battery groupBCI 51 · 435 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05142416AC
Engine air filterMB906051 discontinued · alt MR571472
Fuel filterMB658689 discontinued · alt MB504760
Spark plug68308887AA alt MS851727
Front wiper bladesMB859050 discontinued · alt MB944047
Serpentine beltMR148513 discontinued · alt MB813251
ThermostatMD315301 discontinued · alt MD337408

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.3 in
Overall width66.1 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase96.1 in
Track (front / rear)57.1 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26-32 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts94-101 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts72 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts98 ft-lbs
Main Bearings36-40 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts4-6 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts5.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts5.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26-32 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug43.0-51.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission145-188 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts17.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug14.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug14.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub145-188 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.88 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type56
Oil Capacity4.50-5.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51
Standard BCI Cranking Performance435 cca
Standard BCI Group Number51

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Engine Compression137 minimum. Maximum variation of 14. psi
Engine Compression142 minimum. Maximum variation 14 psi.
Engine Compression139 minimum. Maximum variation of 14 psi.
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs / 54 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle36-43 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle36-43 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness1.040 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014.5 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 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 60,000 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 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDistributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 100,000 miTiming Belt (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.

Owner complaints about the 1995 Eagle Summit Wagon lead in one area — the air bags, 8 of 31 reports (26%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the air bags, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 9 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
2
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
31
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 31 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags8
Power Train7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Visibility2
Seat Belts,Seats1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

98V168003Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 05/10/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
2335991999-09-03SeatsINFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

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 1995 Summit Wagon take?

4 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW: 100 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Summit Wagon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.