EaglePremier19923.3L/eagle/premier/1992/3-3l/
BB platform

1992 Eagle Premier — 3.3L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Premier 3.3L.

Engine 3.3LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Eagle Premier rides on the BB platform, pairing its 3.3-liter V6 with a four-speed automatic to return EPA ratings of 16 city, 24 highway, and 19 combined mpg, while routine service calls for 6 quarts of 10W-30 or 10W-40 API oil with a fresh filter. Within NHTSA-recorded owner feedback, this model year lands squarely in the middle of its 1990-1994 production run, logging 32 complaints and 3 recalls — with visibility the leading issue area — well below the troubled 1991 peak of 81 complaints but well above the near-spotless 1994 model that closed the line with just a single report. The result is a year that researchers will likely treat as a transitional one: not the worst of the Premier's reputation, but a useful data point for understanding how the model aged between its rougher early years and its quiet finish.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 10W-40 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 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 T0720978. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterT0720978
Engine air filter04213583AB discontinued
Fuel filter04554038 discontinued
Spark plugSP000RS9YC discontinued
Front wiper blades83505420 discontinued
Serpentine belt04573333 discontinued · alt 04573332
ThermostatJ0261073 discontinued · alt J5505980

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3023 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume17 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 6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 / 10W-40 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.4 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 10W-40
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidMS-5931

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 at 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 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 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 22,000 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 22,500 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
At 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (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.

The 1992 Eagle Premier experienced a sharp drop in federal complaints, falling to 32 from 81 the year before, and its recall count halved to three versus seven in 1991, placing it at the low‑point of the generation’s trend. Investigations also fell to three, the fewest since 1990, while technical service bulletins (TSBs) remained steady at eight, indicating that while the model still required manufacturer guidance, major safety actions were decreasing. The top complaint areas in 1992 were Visibility (10 reports) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports), but there were no recorded crash‑related or fire complaints, suggesting that the most frequent issues were non‑critical. Compared with the near‑zero complaints and recalls recorded for the later 1994 model, 1992 sits in a transitional lull rather than a resurgence of problems. **Takeaway:** 1992 shows a notable improvement over earlier years and no serious safety red flags, making it a relatively strong used‑car year to consider.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
8
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
32
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Equipment2
Seat Belts2
Structure2
Power Train2
Tires1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Fuel System, Other,Power Train,Visibility,Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

94V006000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater CoreReported 11/01/1994

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Remedy: A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED.

96V099000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipReported 13/06/1996

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 8 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
0800600REV2000-12-29Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B2000-11-24SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
2308002000-03-03SeatsSUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
0806002000-02-25Electrical SystemTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA1999-10-01StructureSUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

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 1992 Premier 3.3L take?

6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API OR 10W-40 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Premier have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 3.3L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.