Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1985 Buick Regal
Car diagnostics for the 1985 Buick Regal: 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 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 1985 Buick Regal for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1985 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 5.7 L | 4.3 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,150 | US$4,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,625 | US$4,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $3,968 | $4,586 | $4,062 |
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 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), service brakes (3) and vehicle speed control (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V014000 | 1988-01-08 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. |
| 87V124000 | 1987-08-10 | structure | SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. |
| 86V030000 | 1986-02-21 | vehicle speed control:springs | THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| 85V114000 | 1985-09-19 | equipment:other:labels | THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR DID NOT INCLUDE A REQUIRED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 567. |
| 85V049000 | 1985-04-29 | structure:body:bumpers | THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BURN INJURIES TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE CAR. |
| 85V047000 | 1985-04-26 | visibility:windshield | A LOSS OF BONDING ADHESION BETWEEN THE PAINT AND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING AREA COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE DURING A 30 MILE PER HOUR FRONTAL BARRIER TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD RETENTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WINDSHIELD SEPARATION DURING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING... |
| 84V154000 | 1984-11-27 | seat belts:front:retractor | THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION. |
| 84V124000 | 1984-10-10 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Your 1985 Buick Regal needs a diagnostic check? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
About your Regal
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. It uses the 4.3L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Small things that help
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
What to ask
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Get an offer
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request car diagnostics
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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