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1995 Infiniti J30

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 J30.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Infiniti J30 is a passenger car fitted with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined, while routine maintenance calls for 4.5 quarts of 10W-30 or 10W-40 API SM oil. Within the model's 1992-2006 production run, this year recorded 22 owner complaints—below the 1994 high of 27 but significantly above the 2000 low of one—accompanied by a single recall. With vehicle speed control identified as the top complaint area, the 1995 model sits in the earlier, more troubled phase of the J30's history, representing a moderate improvement over the launch years but remaining well above the reliability benchmarks set by later examples.

Model year19971996199519941993

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 10W-40 API SMOEM · verified
Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · 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 a BCI 24 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520855Y0A. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 24 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-60HR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520855Y0A
Engine air filter16546V0100
Fuel filter1640053J10
Spark plug224011P116 alt 224011P115
Front wiper blades2889010Y70 discontinued · alt 2889010Y60
Serpentine beltA172M0P5SMVW alt A192M0P5SMVW
Thermostat2120042L0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.3 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height54.3 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3474 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the J30 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 1993 t Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1993t Sedan 3.0L V68.70 sec16.80 sec210 hpRWD
1993Sedan 3.0L V68.90 sec16.70 sec210 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 10W-30 / 10W-40 API SM engine oil, 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 72-87 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.1 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · 10W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts61-69 ft-lbs
Main Bearings67-74 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsM6 Bolts: 6 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 20 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission61.0-69.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50-1.75 lbs
Oil TypeNissan Type S or equivalent
Oil Capacity8.00-9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test11-14 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature170 °F
Engine Compression142-185. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure51-65 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket53-72 ft-lbs / 31-41 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle72-87 ft-lbs / 28-38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0028 in / 0.0008 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in / 0.0059 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 0.63 in
Drum Discard at-or-over16-23

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
110-12 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-6510–12 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
129 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
290 ft. lbs.90 ft. lbs
3loosen all bolts completely
425-33 ft. lbs.25–33 ft. lbs
590 ft. lbs.90 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.2-3.6 ft. lbs., step 2: 9-122.2–3.6 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.4-2.8 ft. lbs., step 2: 17-202.4–2.8 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 at 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.

At 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miActive Suspension System (drain & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 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.

The 1995 Infiniti J30 sits at the tail end of the generation's peak complaint window, which spans 1993–1995 with 26, 27, and 22 complaints respectively, before a sharp drop to just 6 complaints in 1996. Notably, 1995 records the highest TSB count of the entire generation at 45, suggesting Infiniti was actively addressing field issues through technical service bulletins even as complaint volume began to taper. The target year carries one recall, matching 1993 and 1994, and the federal data does not specify root causes for any of these actions. The top complaint areas for 1995 are Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), Air Bags (3), Suspension (3), and Seats (2), with 3 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints reported. While 1995 shows a slight improvement over 1994's complaint peak, the elevated TSB activity and continued recall presence indicate the model was still working through mid-generation teething issues. From a buying standpoint, 1995 is a marginally better choice than 1993–1994, but a 1996 model—where complaints fell to 6 and recalls dropped to zero—represents a meaningfully safer bet if you have the option.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
45
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
22
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 22 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control4
Air Bags3
Suspension3
Seats2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Tires1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Electrical System,Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

96V083000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageReported 09/05/1996

A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 45 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB13-007H2023-02-27StructureREMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB09-039J2023-02-27VisibilityWINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last…
ITB10-067C2023-02-22WheelsWHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on…
ITB16-006A2021-03-24Electrical SystemINFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended…
ITB19-0082019-04-02EquipmentEXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an…

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 J30 take?

4.5 qt of 10W-30 OR 10W-40 API SM-, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 J30 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the J30 get?

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