Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1985 Dodge Omni
Car diagnostics for the 1985 Dodge Omni: 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
- 8.0 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 Omni for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1985 Dodge Omni: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,313 | US$2,600 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,480 | $2,790 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
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 Omni
- 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 seat belts (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 84V147000 | 1984-11-21 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER. |
| 84V116000 | 1984-09-24 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE (EXCESSIVE FUEL) IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Car diagnostics for the 1985 Dodge Omni: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Before the shop sees your Omni
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 1.6L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Your rental while you wait
We collect the rental when your car is back. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Car care, briefly
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
What to ask
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Ready when you are
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
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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