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1995 Porsche 928

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 928.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Porsche 928 pairs a 4-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 14 mpg city, 17 highway, and 15 combined. While direct complaint data for this model year is unavailable, the available history covering 1990–1993 shows only a single reported issue, with 1993 registering both the highest and lowest complaint count at just one. This minimal record of owner concerns suggests that the 1995 928 enters the market against a backdrop of notably few documented problems.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/17/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 92810720107. Note the factory cabin air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 48 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter92810720107
Engine air filter92811018503
Fuel filter92811025307
Spark plug9991701899A
Front wiper blades92862890102
Serpentine belt99919226650 alt 99919228650
Thermostat92810612917 alt 99970163240
Cabin air filter92857247900 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height50.4 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Curb weight3591 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 63.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 17 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
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 928 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.2–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 1990 GT Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1993GTS Coupe 5.4L V85.30 sec13.80 sec345 hpRWD
1993GTS Coupe 5.4L V85.40 sec13.90 sec345 hpRWD
1990GT Coupe 5.0L V85.20 sec13.70 sec326 hpRWD
1990GT Coupe (Euro Spec) 5.0L V85.60 sec13.80 sec330 hpRWD
1988S4 Coupe 5.0L V86.40 sec14.80 sec316 hpRWD
1987S4 Coupe 5.0L V85.30 sec13.90 sec316 hpRWD
1987S4 Coupe 5.0L V86.60 sec14.70 sec316 hpRWD
1985S Coupe 5.0L V85.70 sec14.00 sec288 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 36.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Gap0.024-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.89 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity4.05 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Bolts

114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees; Studs90 degrees
114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 15,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Oxygen Sensor (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
88
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’93

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

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

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 88 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
No. D82024-02-02Unknown Or OtherProduct knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems
PIWIS2302s2023-11-17EquipmentInformation for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 33-232023-11-14EquipmentInstructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
No. 35-232023-11-14EquipmentInstructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
No. 32-232023-11-14EquipmentInstructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 batteryEngine oil filter 92810720107Engine air filter 92811018503Fuel filter 92811025307Spark plug 9991701899A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 1995 928 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 928 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined mpg.