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1995 Chrysler Town and Country — 2.5L L4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Town and Country 2.5L L4.

Body VANEngine 2.5L L4Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Chrysler Town and Country, built on the AS platform with a 2.5‑liter inline‑four and an automatic four‑speed transmission, uses a 4.5‑quart oil capacity and 5W‑30 API oil, achieving EPA‑rated 15/21/17 mpg. It recorded 75 owner complaints and four recalls, placing it near the lower end of the model’s complaint history that spans 1990 to 2018, where the fewest complaints (14) occurred in 1990 and the most (773) in 2011. Thus, the 1995 version represents a period of relatively modest powertrain concerns compared with later peaks.

Model year19951994

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

Tire sizeP205-70R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04306113 discontinued
Fuel filter04682923 discontinued
Front wiper blades04673043 discontinued · alt 1AMWC018AA
Thermostat04573560AE discontinued · alt 04781661AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight3955 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainFront-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 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 55 ft-lbs, MT: 70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 8.8 ft-lbs; Lower: 16.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.6 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug6.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Optional BCI Group Number34
Optional BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure30-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 8.66 inch DRUM / WITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket25-35 ft-lbs / 15-18 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130-190 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs / 160 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake ApplicationWITH 8.66 inch DRUM / WITH REAR DISC
Drum Runout Limit0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter8.661 in / 9 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
140 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9040 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 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 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 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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.

In 1995 the Chrysler Town and Country faced 15 Power‑Train complaints, 10 Structure issues, 7 Air‑Bag concerns, and 4 Engine & Engine Cooling problems, with 5 crash‑related and 1 fire complaint. Compared to 1990 and 1991, where complaints were 14 and 28 respectively, the 1995 complaint count sits mid‑range for the decade, while recalls in those early years were 4 and 10, slightly higher than the 1995 recall figure (not provided but implied lower). The broader decade trend shows a sharp rise in complaints by 2001 (473) and peaking in 2011 (773), followed by a gradual decline to 2014, then a modest rebound in 2015‑2016 before falling to zero in 2017‑2018. Thus, 1995 sits near the baseline of a slowly increasing complaint arc, suggesting moderate reliability relative to later years. For a buyer, a 1995 model is a reasonable choice given its complaint profile is typical for its era, but thorough inspection of the powertrain and structure is advised.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
74
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
75
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 75 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train15
Structure10
Air Bags7
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Visibility4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Steering3

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 Town and Country 2.5L L4 take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Town and Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.5L L4 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.