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1995 Nissan Quest

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

Body VANTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Nissan Quest is a van that takes 4 qt of 5W‑30 API oil, mates its engine to a four‑speed automatic transmission, and carries an EPA fuel‑economy rating of 16/21/18 mpg. Owner feedback logged 181 total complaints, with engine and cooling problems the leading category, and the vehicle was subject to three recalls. Placed within the 1991‑2017 complaint history, the 1995 model’s total is far below the 2004 peak of 445 complaints and well above the 1991 low of one, indicating an early‑generation reliability baseline for the Quest line.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120091995

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque72-87 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 450 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520855Y0A. 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 35 · 450 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-70R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520855Y0A
Engine air filter165460B0S0VW
Fuel filter164000B001
Spark plug2240153J05 alt 2240153J06
Front wiper blades288906B700
Serpentine belt1172097E20 alt A195M16E0MVW
Thermostat21200V720A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3979 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

11.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.40 sec — 1995 GXE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1995GXE 3.0L V611.40 sec18.30 sec151 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 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
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings28-33 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsBolts: 12-14 ft-lbs, nuts: 17-20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13-16 ft-lbs
Main Bearings67-74 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6MM

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts72-87 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing15 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil TypeNISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
Oil Capacity6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance450 cca
Optional BCI Group Number24F
Optional BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test12-16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief12-16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Engine Compression173-128 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure17 psi @ Idle, 57-70 psi @ 3200
Intake Valve Lash0.00 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.00 in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket18-25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle62 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
243 ft. lbs.43 ft. lbs
3Loosen all bolts completely.
422 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
540-47

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; 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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
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.

In 1995 the Quest generated 181 complaints, three recalls and three investigations, placing it between the 1994 peak of 182 complaints/2 recalls and the 1996 dip to 146 complaints/2 recalls. The complaint trajectory shows a sharp rise through 1993‑1994 and then a steady decline, so 1995 marks the beginning of that downward trend. The most frequently cited problem categories are Engine & Engine Cooling (35), Fuel System, Gasoline (26), Seat Belts (16) and Exterior Lighting (12), with 12 crash‑related and 5 fire‑related complaints recorded for the year. Because the 1995 figures are comparable to the immediate prior year but already lower than the 1994 peak and precede a sustained reduction in subsequent years, the model does not represent the highest risk period but also does not yet benefit from the later reliability improvements. Consequently, while a 1995 used Quest can be found, a later model year generally offers fewer complaints and recalls, making it the more prudent purchase choice.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
52
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
181
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 5 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 181 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling35
Fuel System, Gasoline26
Seat Belts16
Exterior Lighting12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Power Train10
Electrical System8
Air Bags8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V419001Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 15/12/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

96V253004Exterior Lighting:Tail LightsReported 17/08/1998

THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 52 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB08-097L2023-09-21SteeringDIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been…
NTB23-0492023-06-16Electrical System12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service…
NTB23-0532023-06-16Electrical SystemSILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION…
NTB13-107F2023-04-27Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB16-003C2023-04-17Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended…

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 Quest take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Quest have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Quest get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.