Battery boost for a 2004 Buick Rainier
Battery boost for the 2004 Buick Rainier: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Buick Rainier for battery boost
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2004 Buick Rainier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Buick Rainier
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (84), exterior lighting (21) and power train (15). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V198000 | 2005-05-05 | exterior lighting:turn signal | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY. |
| 04V527000 | 2004-11-01 | exterior lighting:brake lights | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 2004 Buick Rainier
Searching for battery boost for the 2004 Buick Rainier? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Your Rainier and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Rainier. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.2L 6-cylinder. The engine is the 4.2L 6-cylinder, with all-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
From request to repair
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Your rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
A short checklist
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Want a price?
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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