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1995 Mitsubishi Galant — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Galant 2.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Mitsubishi Galant is a passenger car equipped with a 2.4-liter engine and a four-speed automatic transmission, calling for 4.2 quarts of oil across the specified viscosity range of 20W-40 through 5W-30 API while achieving EPA fuel economy figures of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Standing within the model’s 1990–2012 complaint history, this model year registers 249 owner complaints—second only to the 1994 high of 263—and carries seven recalls, with suspension systems generating the highest volume of reports. That positioning near the peak of the documented reliability curve indicates a model year subject to considerable owner-reported scrutiny relative to the more stable later years of the production run.

Model year2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 1995

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 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 26 · 490 CCA battery, OE oil filter MZ690072. 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 26 · 490 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

Tire sizeP185-70HR14OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	MZ690072
Engine air filter	MB906051
Fuel filter	MB868451
Spark plug	MS851357
Front wiper blades	8250A174 alt MZ690946
Serpentine belt	MD303523 alt MB568899
Thermostat	MD315301

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 26 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	96 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 1995 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

7.8–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 1994 GS Sedan

145 hpHorsepower (as tested)

158 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1994	GS Sedan 2.4L I-4	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	145 hp	FWD
1994	GS Sedan 2.4L I-4	8.10 sec	16.10 sec	145 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 85W-90 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	85W-90 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.8 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Use Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	DOHC: 14 ft-lbs; SOHC:
Engine Flywheel Bolts	98 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

65-80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Gap	0.028-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	5, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	3 degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.44-1.52 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	56
Oil Capacity	5.07-5.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	26
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	490 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Engine Compression	139-185 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	36-43 ft-lbs / 54 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	40 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0031 in / 0.0024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in / 0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	58 ft. lbs.	58 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts completely.
3	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	90 degrees.	90 degrees

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 60,000 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 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Balance Shaft Drive Belt (replace) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Timing 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.

The 1995 Galant sits squarely at the peak of a dramatic complaint spike that defines the early portion of this generation's federal record. After a relatively quiet 1993 (just 9 complaints and zero recalls), complaints surged to 263 in 1994 and remained near that ceiling in 1995 at 249, while recalls actually peaked at 7 — the highest in the 1990–1998 arc — and TSBs climbed from 25 to 31. The top complaint areas for 1995 are suspension (64 complaints), air bags (34), service brakes (29), and power train (21), with 43 crash-related complaints and 5 fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for any of these. From 1996 onward, complaints and recalls taper off steadily (170 complaints and 5 recalls in 1996, then 89 and 3 in 1997), suggesting the worst of this generation's early problems were concentrated in the 1994–1995 window. The fact that 1995 holds the recall peak for its arc, combined with near-record complaint volume and the broadest spread of problem areas, makes it one of the least attractive model years in this generation. **Bottom line: the 1995 Galant is a poor choice among used examples of this generation — a buyer would be better served looking at 1996 or 1997, where complaint and recall counts have meaningfully declined.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

249

Owner complaints

43 involved a crash · 5 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 249 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension64

Air Bags34

Service Brakes, Hydraulic29

Power Train21

Engine & Engine Cooling13

Visibility11

Vehicle Speed Control9

Steering9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V237000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 25/08/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK FOR ANY SIGNS OF CRACKING. IF NO CRACKING OR LEAKING IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEALING PROTECTOR PLATE. IF ANY…

00V421001Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 18/12/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 31 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB-22-54-003	2022-04-07	Exterior Lighting	This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between…
TSB-21-00-010	2021-04-23	Equipment	This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material…
TIN-21-00-003	2021-03-15	Equipment	This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of…
TT-20-00-002	2020-08-28	Electrical System	Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TIN-20-42A-001	2020-08-13	Structure	This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 26 battery Vehicles taking 4.2 qt Engine oil filter MZ690072 Engine air filter MB906051 Fuel filter MB868451 Spark plug MS851357

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Galant 2.4L take?

4.2 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 API, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 60 degrees F 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Galant have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

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