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1995 Toyota Celica

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

The 1995 Toyota Celica, a sport‑oriented coupe from the mid‑1990s, uses a 3.9‑quart oil capacity with recommended viscosities of 10W‑30 or 5W‑30, reflecting the engineering focus on balanced lubrication for its drivetrain. Across its production span from 1990 to 2005, the model recorded relatively low owner‑complaint numbers for this year—24 total, with air‑bag issues identified as the primary concern and no recalls issued—positioning the 1995 iteration toward the more reliable end of the Celica’s historical record, especially when contrasted with the peak of 108 complaints in 2000 and the low of just four in 2004.

Model year200019991998199519941989198819871986

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 360 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. 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 35 · 360 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185-70R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780103010
Fuel filter2330079425 alt 2330019425
Spark plug9008091180 alt 9091901176
Front wiper blades85212YZZ07TM alt 852221G090
Serpentine belt909160235683 alt 993658111078
Thermostat9091603046 alt 1632563011

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width68.9 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase100 in
Curb weight2414 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the Celica of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 1994 GT Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1994GT Coupe 2.2L I-48.40 sec16.40 sec130 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.9 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.4 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity3.9 qt
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Transfer Case FluidDEXRON
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity3.4 Pints

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity7.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance360 cca
Optional BCI Group Number35

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Engine Compression142-191 psi
Engine Compression142-178 psi
Engine Oil Pressure36-71 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket80 ft-lbs / 14 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle76 ft-lbs / 34 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0019 in / 0.0059 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.354 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.315 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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Spark Plugs (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 Celica sits near the middle of a generation that saw a steady decline in complaints from the early‑1990s (34 in 1990) to a low of 5 in 1998, while recalls were generally rare (zero in 1994‑1995 and only one in most other years). Compared with the preceding 1994 model, 1995 recorded a modest rise in complaints (24 vs. 20) but maintained the same zero‑recall record and a stable TSB count (33). After 1995 the trend continued downward in complaints (down to 9 in 1996) and remained recall‑free until a spike in 2000, suggesting 1995 did not inherit any emerging systemic problems. The top complaint categories for 1995—air bags, visibility, fuel system, and power‑train—are isolated issues rather than widespread defects, and there were no fire complaints. Overall, the 1995 Celica exhibits a clean recall history and fits within a low‑complaint segment of its generation, making it a reasonably safe year to consider for purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
33
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
24
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags8
Visibility3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Power Train2
Seats2
Equipment,Unknown Or Other1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Structure1

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 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
TTT0636202022-03-17Back Over PreventionTT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
T-TT-0636-20 Rev2021-03-12Service BrakesTT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake…
T-SB-0032-20 Rev2021-02-03EquipmentTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…

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 Celica take?

3.9 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, BELOW 100 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Celica have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.