Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1985 Dodge Lancer
Car diagnostics for the 1985 Dodge Lancer: 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
- 10.1 to 12.4 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 Dodge Lancer for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1985 Dodge Lancer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,867 | US$3,200 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,132 | $3,472 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
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 Dodge Lancer
- 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1) and seats (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V011000 | 1989-01-31 | seats | DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS. |
| 88V105000 | 1988-07-01 | fuel system, gasoline | FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL. |
| 85V010000 | 1985-01-01 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| 84V163000 | 1984-12-23 | seat belts:front | REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
For a diagnostic check on the 1985 Dodge Lancer, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your car, your notes
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.2L 4-cylinder. The powertrain here is the 2.2L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
Who does what
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
A rental while you wait
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.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Want a price?
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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