Representative photoEmissions test for a 2008 Buick Lucerne
Emissions test for the 2008 Buick Lucerne: 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
- 12.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Large 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 2008 Buick Lucerne for emissions test
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2008 Buick Lucerne: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,062 |
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 2008 Buick Lucerne
- NHTSA lists 3 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 218 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (124), fuel/propulsion system (50) and engine (24). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | 2014-06-23 | electrical system:ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year... |
| 10V240000 | 2010-06-04 | electrical system | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL... |
| 08V441000 | 2008-08-28 | electrical system | GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test for the 2008 Buick Lucerne
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for an emissions test on the 2008 Buick Lucerne we arrange a trusted shop. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
About your Lucerne
If you have the service history of your Lucerne, have it ready for the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.8L 6-cylinder. The powertrain here is the 3.8L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
You approve the shop's quote before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Car care, briefly
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Getting a clear quote
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Talk to a person
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request emissions test
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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