Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1988 Subaru XT
Car diagnostics for the 1988 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 12.4 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 1988 Subaru XT for car diagnostics
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1988 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 | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| 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) | 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$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $3,844 |
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 1988 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V052000 | 1988-04-05 | seat belts | OMISSION OF INFORMATION SPECIFIED BY FMVSS 210 FROM OWNER MANUAL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the XT
For a diagnostic check on the 1988 Subaru XT, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your XT
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the XT. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The 1.8L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Talking to the shop
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Ask us
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
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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