Representative photoEngine repair for a 1997 Buick LeSabre
Engine repair for the 1997 Buick LeSabre: 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
- 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Large 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 1997 Buick LeSabre for engine repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
1997 Buick LeSabre: every figure
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 |
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 1997 Buick LeSabre
- 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 394 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (127), electrical system (45) and fuel system (44). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96V116000 | 1996-07-01 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system | A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. |
| 96V044000 | 1996-03-05 | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE INCORRECT SAFETY BELT AND/OR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ENDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Buick LeSabre: Engine repair
Engine repair for the 1997 Buick LeSabre: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your LeSabre and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.8L 6-cylinder. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. It is powered by the 3.8L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
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. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Stay on the road
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Questions to ask the shop
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Good habits for your car
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Ask us
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request engine repair
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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