Representative photoBattery boost for a 1988 Subaru XT
Battery boost for the 1988 Subaru XT: 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
- 9.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact 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 1988 Subaru XT for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1988 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $3,844 |
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 1988 Subaru XT
- 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V052000 | 1988-04-05 | seat belts | OMISSION OF INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY FMVSS 210 FROM OWNER MANUAL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1988 Subaru XT: Battery boost
For battery service on the 1988 Subaru XT, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
About your XT
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your XT, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The engine is the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
From request to repair
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Small things that help
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
A short checklist
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Your move
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
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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