1978 PLYMOUTH ARROW

1.6L I4•RWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,059 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,412/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

557 jobs across 18 categories

body (35)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (69)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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body · 35

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 77

emissions · 1

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engine · 69

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 16

interior · 24

maintenance · 33

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 54

transmission · 44

Units

7 torque specs across 1 category

engine (7)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 24

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

450 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

55 Ah

Amp Hours

85 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions10.25" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Captive Arrow was a rebadged Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste; uses smaller Japanese-style battery

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33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1978

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Compact pickup truck. Some sources show 15-inch blades as well.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

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

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

Compact pickup truck. Some sources show 15-inch blades as well.

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

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 1978 Plymouth Arrow 1.6L I4 and can vary by trim.

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