Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1986 Subaru XT
Car diagnostics for the 1986 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 11.8 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 1986 Subaru XT for car diagnostics
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1986 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| 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) | ||
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,658 |
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 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.
- Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (1), interior lighting (1) and unknown or other (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V001000 | 1992-12-02 | suspension:rear | THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the XT
Car diagnostics for the 1986 Subaru XT: 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.
About your XT
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.8L 4-cylinder. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Power: the 1.8L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
You approve the shop's quote before any work. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Ask us
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
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.
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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