Representative photoEngine repair for a 1994 Buick Roadmaster
Engine repair for the 1994 Buick Roadmaster: 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
- 13.1 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 1994 Buick Roadmaster for engine repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
1994 Buick Roadmaster: every figure
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1557 L (55 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
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 1994 Buick Roadmaster
- NHTSA lists 5 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 85 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (22), service brakes (19) and engine and engine cooling (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96V019000 | 1996-01-30 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN. |
| 95V082000 | 1995-04-24 | vehicle speed control:springs | THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. |
| 94V210000 | 1994-10-25 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting | THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT STRAP FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE FASTENERS CAN COMPLETELY DETACH, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO SAG AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY. |
| 94V076000 | 1994-04-16 | wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | PAINT ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN ACT AS A SHIM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR/DRUM. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE WHEEL IMBEDS INTO THE PAINT, LOOSENING THE LUG NUT AND CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD. |
| 94V049000 | 1994-03-21 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings | THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1994 Buick Roadmaster: Engine repair
For engine work on the 1994 Buick Roadmaster, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 5.7L 8-cylinder. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Its 5.7L 8-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic.
How the arrangement works
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
A car meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
A short checklist
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Want a price?
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
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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