Exact configuration / US market
1995 / MY1995 / FWD
Buick LeSabre Automatic 4-speed · 6 cyl · 3.8 L
MY1995 US configuration with 3.8 L, automatic 4-speed, and source-linked EPA data.
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02 / Maintenance at a glance
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Identity
5/10- Model year
- 1995
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, year - Market
- United States
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, dataset US-market scope - Body style
- Passenger car
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, VClass - Doors
- Not recorded
- Seating capacity
- Not recorded
- Chassis / platform code
- Not recorded
- Factory grade
- Not recorded
- Manufacturer code
- Not recorded
- EPA vehicle class
- Large Cars
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, VClass - FuelEconomy.gov record
- 12012
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, id
Powertrain
10/22- Powertrain layout
- Not recorded
- Powertrain type
- Internal combustion
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, atvType, fuelType1, and fuelType - Engine
- Not recorded
- Engine description
- (FFS) (MPFI)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, eng_dscr - Engine code
- Not recorded
- Engine position
- Not recorded
- Cylinders
- 6
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, cylinders - Displacement
- 231.9 cu in
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, displ - Bore
- Not recorded
- Stroke
- Not recorded
- Compression ratio
- Not recorded
- Valves
- Not recorded
- Induction
- Naturally aspirated
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, tCharger, sCharger, and eng_dscr - Fuel delivery
- Not recorded
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, fuelType1 and fuelType - Alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- Stop-start system
- Not recorded
- Engine power
- 170 hp
Derived
PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Power speed
- 4,800 rpm
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Engine torque
- 225 lb-ft
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Torque speed
- 3,200 rpm
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Redline
- Not recorded
Transmission
5/8- Transmission
- Automatic 4-speed
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, trany - Transmission code
- Not recorded
- Transmission type
- Automatic
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, trany; normalized transmission type - EPA transmission descriptor
- CLKUP
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, trans_dscr - Forward ratios / speeds
- 4
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, trany; parsed forward-speed count - Driven wheels
- FWD
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, drive - Differential
- Not recorded
- Transfer case
- Not recorded
Gearing
0/19- 1st gear
- Not recorded
- 2nd gear
- Not recorded
- 3rd gear
- Not recorded
- 4th gear
- Not recorded
- 5th gear
- Not recorded
- 6th gear
- Not recorded
- 7th gear
- Not recorded
- 8th gear
- Not recorded
- 9th gear
- Not recorded
- 10th gear
- Not recorded
- CVT lowest ratio
- Not recorded
- CVT highest ratio
- Not recorded
- Reverse
- Not recorded
- Final drive
- Not recorded
- Front final drive
- Not recorded
- Rear final drive
- Not recorded
- Secondary reduction
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case high range
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case low range
- Not recorded
Chassis and steering
3/7- Frame / construction
- Not recorded
- Front suspension
- Independent MacPherson strut
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Rear suspension
- Independent
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Steering
- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Steering ratio
- Not recorded
- Turns lock-to-lock
- Not recorded
- Turning circle
- Not recorded
Brakes
2/6- Brake system
- Not recorded
- Front brakesLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
- Power-assisted disc with ABS
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Rear brakesLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
- Drum
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Front rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Rear rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Anti-lock braking
- Not recorded
Wheels and tires
2/8- Wheels
- Not recorded
- Front wheel
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel
- Not recorded
- Front tireLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
- P205/70R15
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Rear tireLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
- P205/70R15
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Wheel fastener torque
- Not recorded
- Front cold tire pressure
- Not recorded
- Rear cold tire pressure
- Not recorded
Replacement fitment
2/22- Wheel bolt pattern
- Not recorded
- Center bore
- Not recorded
- Front wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Wheel fastener thread
- Not recorded
- Spare tire
- Not recorded
- Driver-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Passenger-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Rear wiper
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery specification
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery group / size
- Not recorded
- Low-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- High-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- Fog-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Front turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Rear turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Brake-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Reverse-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Engine air-filter fitment
- AC A1096C
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PDF p252 / printed 6-50 - Cabin air-filter fitment
- Not recorded
- Engine oil-filter fitment
- AC PF47
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PDF p252 / printed 6-50 - Engine oil drain washer
- Not recorded
Dimensions and capacity
9/13- Overall lengthLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
- 200 in
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Overall widthLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
- 74.9 in
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Overall heightLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
- 55.7 in
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Wheelbase
- 110.8 in
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Front track
- 60.4 in
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Rear track
- 60.4 in
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Ground clearance
- Not recorded
- Curb weightLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
- 3,422 lb
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Weight distribution
- Not recorded
- Passenger volume
- 109 ft³
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, pv2, pv4, and hpv - Cargo volume
- 17 ft³
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, lv2, lv4, and hlv - Payload
- Not recorded
- Drag coefficient
- Not recorded
Load and utility
0/13- GVWR
- Not recorded
- Front GAWR
- Not recorded
- Rear GAWR
- Not recorded
- GCWR
- Not recorded
- Maximum trailer weight
- Not recorded
- Maximum tongue load
- Not recorded
- Maximum roof load
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed depth
- Not recorded
- Cargo-floor length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area height
- Not recorded
Fluids and capacities
4/16- Fuel tank
- 72 US qt
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PDF page 26 / printed pages 46-47, LeSabre specification table and Custom standard-equipment column - Engine oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Engine oil with filterOEM approximate refill with filter: 4.5 US quarts. Confirm the final level with the dipstick.
- 4.5 US qt
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PDF p251 / printed 6-49 - Engine oil without filter
- Not recorded
- Conditional engine oil refill
- Not recorded
- Coolant capacityApproximate total system capacity; routine drain quantity differs. The 1995 figure is with air conditioning.
- 13.2 US qt
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PDF p251 / printed 6-49 - Automatic transmission fluid capacityService drain/refill, not dry overhaul capacity.
- 6 US qt
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PDF p251 / printed 6-49 - CVT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Differential oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Front differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Rear differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- A/C refrigerant charge
- Not recorded
- Washer-fluid capacity
- Not recorded
Service specifications
8/17- Minimum fuel octane
- Not recorded
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 10W-30 preferred at 0°F (-18°C) or above; SAE 5W-30 when expected temperatures remain below 60°F (16°C). See the cold-weather instructions.
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PDF pp213-214 / oil temperature chart - Engine oil specification
- API Certification Seal for gasoline engines
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PDF p294 / printed 7-42 - Engine oil drain-plug torque
- Not recorded
- Automatic transmission fluid
- DEXRON III
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PDF p294 / printed 7-42 - CVT fluid
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- Coolant specification
- GM 1825M ethylene-glycol coolant mixed 50/50 with water; GM 3634621 supplement or equivalent for a complete flush/refill.
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PDF p294 / printed 7-42 - Differential fluid
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid
- Not recorded
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 equivalent to Delco Supreme 11
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PDF p294 / printed 7-42 - Power-steering fluid
- GM Power Steering Fluid 1052884 or equivalent
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PDF p294 / printed 7-42 - A/C refrigerant type
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug type
- AC 41-601
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PDF p252 / printed 6-50 - Spark-plug gapOEM gap: 0.060 inch.
- 0.06 in
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PDF p252 / printed 6-50 - Spark-plug torque
- Not recorded
Efficiency
3/6- EPA city
- 17 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, city08 - EPA highway
- 26 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, highway08 - EPA combined
- 20 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, comb08 - EPA city, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA highway, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA combined, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
Range
0/4- Total range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel city range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel highway range
- Not recorded
Emissions
1/4- Tailpipe CO₂
- 444 g/mi
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 12012, co2TailpipeGpm - Emissions classification
- Not recorded
- EPA fuel-economy score
- Not recorded
- EPA greenhouse-gas score
- Not recorded
Safety
0/3- Tire-pressure monitoring
- Not recorded
- Stability control
- Not recorded
- Driver-assistance suite
- Not recorded
Body
0/2- Roof
- Not recorded
- Aerodynamic equipment
- Not recorded
US safety ratings and recalls
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Sources used
Configuration identity and efficiency values come directly from the FuelEconomy.gov record. Marketing-trim names are not inferred where the government record does not state them.
1995 Buick US full-line brochure
Original manufacturer brochure preserved by Auto-Brochures; selected Custom equipment only.
- Applies to
- US 1995 LeSabre Custom sedan, standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-11
FuelEconomy.gov model-year bulk vehicle records
Official bulk configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records; the official record API is the bounded fallback.
- Applies to
- United States, complete imported model years 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-31
1995 Buick LeSabre Owner Manual
Original manufacturer manual; capacities are approximate.
- Applies to
- United States, 1995 Buick LeSabre 3.8L V6; preserve equipment and service conditions
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-11