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YJ platform

1995 Jeep Wrangler — 2.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Wrangler 2.5L.

Body SUVEngine 2.5LTransmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L is a YJ-platform SUV powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA figures of 15 city, 17 highway, and 16 combined mpg. Routine maintenance is modest, requiring 4 quarts of oil with filter and accepting viscosities ranging from 10W-40 to 20W-50 API. With 221 total owner complaints and 3 recalls—anchored by parking brake as the top complaint area—the 1995 model year falls on the quieter end of the Wrangler's reliability spectrum, which spans 1990 through 2023 and ranges from a low of just 5 complaints in 1996 to a high of 1,793 in 2018, indicating this model year represents a relatively trouble-free chapter before later generations saw complaint volumes multiply.

Model year200120001999199819971995

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-40 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-110 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/17/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 58 · 430 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 58 · 430 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-70R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter53006317 discontinued
Fuel filter33000076 discontinued
Spark plug68304020AA
Front wiper blades55000299 discontinued
Serpentine belt53010276 alt 53010257AC
Thermostat83501426AD alt 53020547AC

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 17 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-40 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil20W-40 · 20W-50 · API · 10W-40 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidMS-5931

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings33 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts105 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-110 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug35.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque27.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeSP-20
Oil Capacity8.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number58
Standard BCI Cranking Performance430 cca
Optional BCI Group Number58

Service checks

Pressure Test14 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression120-150 PSI. 30 Maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle7-15 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.030 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.030
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.944 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.944 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.894 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Coat threads of bolt 7 with sealant

122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
245 ft. lbs.45 ft. lbs
3bolts 1-6110 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 30,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 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 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Bands (adjust) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 37,500 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

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 Jeep Wrangler recorded 221 federal complaints, 3 recalls, and 4 investigations, with specific trouble areas concentrated in the Parking Brake (47 complaints), Engine & Engine Cooling (29), and Power Train (21), alongside 28 crash and 6 fire complaints. Across the early 1990s, complaint volumes showed a steady upward trajectory, rising from 91 in 1990 to 174 in 1994, while recalls gradually declined from 7 to 4. The 1995 model represents the peak of this early-generation complaint arc, sitting just before a dramatic statistical drop in 1996—which saw only 5 complaints—and preceding the next generation's massive 455-complaint spike in 1997. This arc position implies the 1995 model bore the brunt of accumulated early-generation grievances, though the data does not specify the root causes of the prevalent parking brake and engine concerns. Consequently, with the highest complaint volume of its era and notable crash and fire reports, the 1995 Wrangler is a cautious buy that demands a rigorous inspection of its braking and powertrain systems before purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
20
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
221
Owner complaints
28 involved a crash · 6 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 221 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Parking Brake47
Engine & Engine Cooling29
Power Train21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13
Seat Belts12
Electrical System9
Structure9
Latches/Locks/Linkages9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E026000Exterior LightingReported 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL… Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

04E041000EquipmentReported 07/06/2004

BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY… Remedy: BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 20 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
D-20-02 Rev. A2020-03-04EquipmentDIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top…
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
90028492014-09-03StructurePart Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission…
90028492014-09-03EquipmentPart Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission…
21009032005-10-02Power TrainAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004…

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 Wrangler 2.5L take?

4 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 30 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API, ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-40 API, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Wrangler have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 2.5L get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 17 highway / 16 combined mpg.