Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1986 Buick Regal
Car diagnostics for the 1986 Buick Regal: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1986 Buick Regal for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1986 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$4,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,586 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
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 1986 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 4 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 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (4), service brakes (3) and engine and engine cooling (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V102000 | 1989-06-16 | vehicle speed control | A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF). |
| 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. |
| 86V093000 | 1986-07-14 | seat belts:front:anchorage | LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 1986 Buick Regal
For a diagnostic check on the 1986 Buick Regal, CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connects you with one; the work is done by the shop, not by CarmaCars. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your Regal and the shop
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The powertrain here is the 5.0L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
What to send us
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A car meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
What to ask
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Between shop visits
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Next step
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
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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