Representative photoCar battery replacement for a 1990 Subaru XT
Car battery replacement for the 1990 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 1990 Subaru XT for car battery replacement
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1990 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) | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 26 | 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$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $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 1990 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| 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.
Arranging the work for the XT
For battery service on the 1990 Subaru XT, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Your car, your notes
If you have the service history of your XT, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.8L 4-cylinder. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the XT. The 1.8L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
What to send us
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We collect the rental when your car is back. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Car care, briefly
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Talking to the shop
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Talk to a person
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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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