1985–1987 CHEVROLET SPECTRUM

1.5L I4•FWD•gas•4XC1

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$17,578 maintenance + likely wear

~$3,516/yr · 290¢/mile equivalent

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1.5L I4

Labor Times — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

493 jobs across 18 categories

body (32)

brakes (41)

cooling (20)

drivetrain (18)

electrical (70)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (61)

exhaust (22)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (13)

interior (24)

maintenance (32)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (44)

transmission (44)

Repair Procedures — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

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body · 32

brakes · 41

cooling · 20

drivetrain · 18

electrical · 70

emissions · 1

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engine · 61

exhaust · 22

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 13

interior · 24

maintenance · 32

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 44

transmission · 44

Torque Specs — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

Units

126 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (7)

electrical (12)

engine (36)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

Fluid Capacities — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

DTC Codes — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

BCI Group 35

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

325 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

40 Ah

Amp Hours

60 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions9.06" × 6.88" × 8.88"

🛒 Cross-references (buy at any parts store)

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Fitment notes: Compact import vehicle; smaller battery capacity typical for 1.5L I4 engine

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Control Modules — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

32 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (32)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1985-1987

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Rebadged Isuzu I-Mark. Sedan body style has no rear wiper

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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Full wiper guide for this Spectrum →

NHTSA Recalls — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum

Wiper blades

Rebadged Isuzu I-Mark. Sedan body style has no rear wiper

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1985–1987 Chevrolet Spectrum 1.5L I4 and can vary by trim.

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