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1995 Volkswagen Eurovan (70C)

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Eurovan (70C).

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Volkswagen Eurovan (70C) pairs a 4‑speed automatic transmission with an engine that calls for 5.8 qt of oil in viscosities ranging from 5W‑50 to 10W‑60 API, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 14 city, 17 highway and 15 combined mpg. Owner‑reported issues total just six, with the engine and cooling system accounting for the most frequent complaints, yet the model year carries no recalls. This low complaint count and clean recall record place the 1995 Eurovan among the more dependable entries in the van’s production run, suggesting that routine attention to the cooling system is the primary focus for long‑term reliability.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-50 / 10W-50 / 10W-60 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque118 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 97R · 575 CCA battery, OE oil filter 074115561. Note the factory engine air filter and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 97R · 575 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	074115561
Engine air filter	044129620A discontinued · alt 044129620
Fuel filter	1H0201511A
Spark plug	101000036AB
Front wiper blades	3A1955427 alt 357998003
Serpentine belt	074145933P discontinued · alt 074260849J
Thermostat	069121113

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	186.6 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	77.6 in
Wheelbase	115 in
Curb weight	4718 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 60.6 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 17 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 5W-50 / 10W-50 / 10W-60 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3. 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

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.4 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-50 · 10W-50 · 10W-60 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE VW. PART NO. G002000

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	11 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M6: 7 ft-lbs, M8: 18 ft-lbs, M10: 30 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	48 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-4-5-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00-3.00 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number	97R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	575 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	42
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	460 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20-23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Engine Oil Pressure	29 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Wheel Application	15 inch WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket	18 ft-lbs / 25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	206 ft-lbs / 125 ft-lbs / 261 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.039 in
Wheel Application	15 inch WHEELS
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.945 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 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.

At 7,500 mi	Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Neutral Safety Switch (test) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 1995 Volkswagen Eurovan (70C) dominate in one area — the engine & engine cooling, 2 of 6 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Equipment1

Seats1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Fuel System, Other1

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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 14 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SM 33-2019	2019-03-27	Equipment	The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria…
VHW-17-11	2017-06-22	Equipment	VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
1-2017 Update	2017-02-01	Equipment	This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest…
V691601 2010479	2016-10-31	Equipment	Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Airbag	2016-01-22	Air Bags	Airbag Issues.