Example carCar battery replacement for a 1985 Subaru XT
Car battery replacement for the 1985 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 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicles
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 1985 Subaru XT for car battery replacement
- Body: special purpose vehicles (EPA size class).
1985 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,472 | $3,658 |
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 1985 Subaru XT
- 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V001000 | 1992-12-02 | suspension:rear | THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER. |
| 85V132000 | 1985-10-21 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control | EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE VARIATION MAY HAVE CREATED A GAP BETWEEN THE BUMPER BRACKET RAIL AND THE RIGHT FRONT FRAME OF THE REAR SIDE MEMBER. THIS COULD RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPOT WELDING ADHESION AT THIS LOCATION. UNDER REAR IMPACT CONDITIONS, BUMPER COULD BREAK LOOSE AND DAMAGE THE AIR VENT HOSE. THIS MAY CAUSE FUEL... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the XT
Car battery replacement for the 1985 Subaru XT: 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.
Details the shop needs
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 1.8L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
Who does what
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Stay on the road
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
A short checklist
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Between shop visits
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Ask us
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request car battery replacement
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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