Representative photoEmissions test for a 1987 Buick Regal
Emissions test for the 1987 Buick Regal: request it and CarmaCars arranges 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
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1987 Buick Regal for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1987 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| 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$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $4,586 | $4,062 | $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 1987 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 2 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 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (17), seat belts (4) 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). |
| 87V168000 | 1987-10-26 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift | MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
Need an emissions test for your 1987 Buick Regal? A trusted shop does the work, not CarmaCars, and we keep you driving meanwhile. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Your Regal and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. It is powered by the 3.8L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
From request to repair
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car while yours is in the shop
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Getting a clear quote
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Your move
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
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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