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1995 Plymouth Acclaim — 2.5L

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

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.5LTransmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1995 Plymouth Acclaim is a front-wheel-drive passenger car riding on the AA platform, powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder engine and paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA ratings of 19 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined mpg. A notable specification is its oil capacity of 4.5 quarts with filter, requiring viscosity choices of 15W-40, 10W-30, or 5W-30. With 34 total owner complaints—the most common being suspension issues—and zero recalls, this model year falls in the middle of the Acclaim’s 1990–1996 reliability history, well below the 1991 peak of 110 complaints but above the 1996 low of just one, indicating a generally stable but not exceptional ownership experience.

Model year19951992

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type15W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, spark plug, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185-70R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04288899 discontinued · alt 04213583AB
Fuel filter04495781
Spark plug68305411AA discontinued · alt 68304174AA
Front wiper blades4334667 alt 04389350
Serpentine beltB0015481AB discontinued · alt 04668303
ThermostatMD997310 discontinued · alt 04494470

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Curb weight2798 lb
Track (front / rear)57.5 / 57.1 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 15W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil15W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs18 ft-lbs
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts21 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 55 ft-lbs, MT: 70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Main BearingsStep1: 30 ft-lbs, Step 2: 90 degrees ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts45 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts45 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression185-139 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Minimum Pad Thickness0.310 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.280 in
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.473 in / 0.935 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.473 in / 0.935 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
140 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9040 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 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 90,000 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.

Federal records trace a generation that opened with its highest complaint and recall activity in 1990–1991, then moderated through the mid-1990s before a sharp final drop. In 1995, complaints fell to 34—less than half the 1994 tally and the lowest annual figure in the record aside from the 1996 collapse—while recalls dropped to zero and investigations held steady at two. TSBs hit a generation-high of 52 before plummeting to seven in 1996, placing 1995 at the tail end of the generational arc. Reported concerns centered on suspension, seat belts, visibility, and engine cooling, with two crash-related and two fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. The data do not specify why complaints declined, so buyers should balance the zero-recall 1995 profile against the certainty of aging components. With zero recalls and the smallest complaint volume of the 1990–1995 span, 1995 offers the most favorable federal-risk profile of this generation and is a sound choice provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms good condition.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
52
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
34
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension5
Seat Belts4
Visibility3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Power Train2
Tires2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

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 Acclaim 2.5L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 20 degrees F 30W SJ, SL, ABOVE 10 degrees F 15W-40 SJ, SL, ABOVE 0 degrees F 10W-30 SJ, SL, BELOW 32 degrees F 5W-30 SJ, SL, BELOW 100 degrees F 5W-30 SJ, SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Acclaim have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.5L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.