Representative photoEmissions test for a 1986 Buick Regal
Emissions test for the 1986 Buick Regal: 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 13.8 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 1986 Buick Regal for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1986 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$4,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,586 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
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 Buick Regal
- 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 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (4), service brakes (3) and engine and engine cooling (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V102000 | 1989-06-16 | vehicle speed control | A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF). |
| 88V014000 | 1988-01-08 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. |
| 87V124000 | 1987-08-10 | structure | SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. |
| 86V093000 | 1986-07-14 | seat belts:front:anchorage | LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test for the 1986 Buick Regal
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For an emissions test on the 1986 Buick Regal, we connect you with a trusted shop. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Regal. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 5.0L 8-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed automatic.
Who does what
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
A car meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Good habits for your car
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Getting a clear quote
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
When you know your dates
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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