Battery boost for a 1996 Lexus GS
Battery boost for the 1996 Lexus GS: 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
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
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 1996 Lexus GS for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1996 Lexus GS: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
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 1996 Lexus GS
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (1), structure (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V125000 | 1999-05-19 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS COULD OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Lexus GS: Battery boost
Battery boost for the 1996 Lexus GS: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your GS and the shop
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its powertrain is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A car meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The rental is priced like any other on our site. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Car care, briefly
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Getting a clear quote
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Get an offer
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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