Representative photoBattery boost for a 1989 Subaru XT
Battery boost for the 1989 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
- 10.2 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 1989 Subaru XT for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1989 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 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) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $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 1989 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 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (1) and seat belts (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91V082000 | 1991-05-30 | power train:automatic transmission | UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 1989 Subaru XT
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For battery service on the 1989 Subaru XT, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your XT and the shop
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.8L 4-cylinder. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. It is powered by the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive.
How we help
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
A short checklist
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Ready to ask?
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
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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