Emissions test for a 1985 Buick Riviera
Emissions test for the 1985 Buick Riviera: 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
- 11.2 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 1985 Buick Riviera for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1985 Buick Riviera: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.7 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 20 | 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,850 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $4,830 | $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 1985 Buick Riviera
- 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 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (4) and fuel system (3). 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). |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Riviera
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For an emissions test on the 1985 Buick Riviera, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Before the shop sees your Riviera
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 5.7L 8-cylinder. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Its 5.7L 8-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic.
From request to repair
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You approve the shop's quote before any work. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A rental while you wait
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Good habits for your car
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
What to ask
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Ready to ask?
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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