Example carEmissions test for a 2008 Mazda Tribute
Emissions test for the 2008 Mazda Tribute: 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
- 7.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
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 Mazda Tribute for emissions test
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2008 Mazda Tribute: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 34 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,400 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,604 | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 |
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 Mazda Tribute
- 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 202 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (94), vehicle speed control (53) and power train (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V677000 | 2015-10-19 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair... |
| 14V552000 | 2014-09-10 | hybrid propulsion system | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to May 23, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating. |
| 14V282000 | 2014-05-29 | steering:electric power assist system | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the... |
| 12V357000 | 2012-07-27 | vehicle speed control:cables | Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed.... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Tribute
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For an emissions test on the 2008 Mazda Tribute, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your Tribute
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. If you have the service history of your Tribute, have it ready for the shop. Its 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid drives through an automatic (CVT).
What CarmaCars does here
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Small things that help
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
A short checklist
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Let us know
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
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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