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1995 Mitsubishi Mirage — 1.5L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Mirage 1.5L.

Engine 1.5LTransmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.5L is a compact economy sedan powered by a 1.5-liter engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy ratings of 24 city, 29 highway, and 26 combined mpg with an oil capacity of 3.2 quarts using 20W-40, 10W-30, or 5W-30 viscosity grades. This model year accumulated 76 total owner complaints according to available records spanning the Mirage's 1990-2024 complaint history, with air bags emerging as the most frequently cited issue and one recall filed. Compared to the model's complaint trajectory—which peaked at 88 complaints in 1997 and bottomed out at just 1 complaint in 2016—the 1995 Mirage sits slightly below the midpoint of this range, suggesting moderate but not exceptional reliability within the Mirage's longitudinal performance. The relatively modest complaint count for this generation indicates it was less problematic than some contemporaries, though prospective owners should note the air bag concern as a documented vulnerability.

Model year200220012000199919981997199619951994

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/29/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51 · 430 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 51 · 430 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified
Tire sizeP145-80R13OEM · verified
Wheel / rim4.5-, 5-B inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMZ690195
Fuel filterMB658689
Spark plugMS851237 alt MS851357
Front wiper bladesMR300876 alt MZ690946
Serpentine belt1340A058 alt MB332253
ThermostatMD972903 alt MD337408

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 29 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular 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.

12.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 12.30 sec — 1989 Sedan
81 hpHorsepower (as tested)
84 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1989Sedan 1.5L I-412.30 sec18.40 sec81 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.2 qt of 20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity3.2 qt
Power Steering FluidUse Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts13 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0-33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug TypeBPR5EKU
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance3 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.62-1.88 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type56
Oil Capacity4.39-5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51
Standard BCI Cranking Performance430 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Engine Compression137 Minimum psi
Engine Compression151 Minimum psi
Intake Valve Lash0.008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.010 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs / 36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle40 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Drum Nominal Diameter7.992 in / 7.085 in
Drum Discard at-or-over8.071 / 7.165
Rotor Runout Limit0.0031 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 0.51 in / 0.71 in

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 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 30,000 miAccessory 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 miBalance 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 miTiming 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 Mirage sits at a local peak in the early-generation complaint arc with 76 reports — up from 65 in 1994 and well above the 34 seen in 1996 — while recalls hold steady at one and investigations drop to zero for the first time. Technical service bulletins jump to 24 from 15 the prior year, matching the 1996 count before escalating sharply in 1997 onward, suggesting emerging service complexity rather than a safety-driven spike. Air bag complaints dominate at 36 of 76 total, and crash-related reports reach 40, though the data does not specify root causes or whether these overlap. Compared to the 1993 high of 84 complaints with five recalls, 1995 shows elevated owner-reported issues but a lighter formal recall footprint. The subsequent 1996 dip to 34 complaints indicates the 1995 level may reflect a transient cluster rather than a structural decline. For a buyer, this is a fair but not standout year: above-average complaint volume concentrated in air bags warrants targeted pre-purchase inspection, yet the single recall and zero investigations keep it within reasonable risk bounds for a 30-year-old economy car.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
24
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
40 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags36
Electrical System5
Engine & Engine Cooling5
Suspension5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Exterior Lighting3
Seats2
Seat Belts2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E065000Exterior LightingReported 17/07/2006

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF… Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 24 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-22-54-0032022-04-07Exterior LightingThis Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between…
TT2532019-11-26EquipmentThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-0082019-07-30EquipmentThis is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes…
TT2372018-02-26EquipmentThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT2182015-08-28Engine And Engine CoolingThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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 Mirage 1.5L take?

3.2 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 Mirage have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.5L get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined mpg.