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1994 Eagle Talon (Turbo) - FJ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Talon (Turbo) - FJ.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1994 Eagle Talon Turbo represents the first generation of this sporty compact car, built on the FJ platform and equipped with a turbocharged powertrain that distinguished it from the base model's naturally aspirated offering—a configuration that came with specific maintenance requirements including a 4.7 quart oil capacity with filter and viscosity tolerances ranging from 10W-30 to 20W-50 API grades depending on operating conditions. This model year falls within a generation that has accumulated relatively modest owner complaint data, with just 22 total complaints recorded across all categories and Power Train emerging as the most frequently cited concern, while a single recall indicates that critical safety issues remained uncommon. For researchers evaluating long-term ownership outcomes, this complaint profile suggests the 1994 Turbo variant maintained reasonable mechanical durability within its class, though the concentration of issues in the Power Train area warrants attention when assessing maintenance history on individual vehicles.

Model year19981997199619951994

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.7 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05012967AA. Note the factory engine oil filter, engine air filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter05012967AA discontinued
Engine air filterMR571477 discontinued
Fuel filterMB504761
Spark plugMS851418 discontinued · alt 68304142AA
Front wiper bladesMB881565 discontinued · alt MB881566
Serpentine beltMB272652 discontinued · alt MD176795
ThermostatMD972903 discontinued · alt MD184011

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height52 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Curb weight2551 lb
Track (front / rear)57.5 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.7 qt w/ filter of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 API engine oil, 85W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil85W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil20W-40 · API · 20W-50 · 10W-30 · 10W-40 · 10W-50
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil20W-40 · API · 20W-50 · 10W-30 · 10W-40 · 10W-50
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 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; spark plugs every 30,000 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) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Timing 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 1994 Eagle Talon (Turbo) - FJ dominate in one area — the power train, 11 of 22 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recall 98V-069 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train 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
7
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
22
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 22 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train11
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Structure2
Steering1
Tires1
Equipment1
Unknown Or Other1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

98V069002Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 07/04/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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

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 1994 Talon (Turbo) - FJ take?

4.7 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 API, 20W-50 API, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30 API, 10W-40 API, 10W-50 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1994 Talon (Turbo) - FJ have open recalls?

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