Representative photoEmissions test for a 1989 Buick Skyhawk
Emissions test for the 1989 Buick Skyhawk: 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
- 9.0 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 1989 Buick Skyhawk for emissions test
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1989 Buick Skyhawk: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $2,914 |
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 1989 Buick Skyhawk
- 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about latches/locks/linkages (1), power train (1) and structure (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V189000 | 1988-12-06 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1989 Buick Skyhawk: Emissions test
Emissions test for the 1989 Buick Skyhawk: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your Skyhawk
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Skyhawk. If you have the service history of your Skyhawk, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How the arrangement works
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Your rental while you wait
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Between shop visits
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
What to ask
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Ready when you are
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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