Representative photoEngine repair for a 1986 Dodge 600
Engine repair for the 1986 Dodge 600: 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
- 10.7 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact 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 1986 Dodge 600 for engine repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1986 Dodge 600: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$3,200 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,920 | $3,472 | $4,340 |
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 1986 Dodge 600
- NHTSA lists 3 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 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires (2), unknown or other (2) and fuel system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V105000 | 1988-07-01 | fuel system, gasoline | FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL. |
| 88V061000 | 1988-04-08 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | A SERVICE REPLACEMENT DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION (MANUAL SEAT TYPE) MAY CONTAIN WRONG CUSHION WITH A BRACE THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH POWER SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM AND CAUSE STRESS ON THE FRAME. |
| 86V028000 | 1986-02-19 | electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash | A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL CLUSTER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT OVERLOAD DUE TO FAILURE OF A SWITCHING TRANSISTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE OVERHEATED RESISTOR COULD IGNITE AND START AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 1986 Dodge 600
For engine work on the 1986 Dodge 600, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your 600 and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 600. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.2L 4-cylinder. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The powertrain here is the 2.2L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 3-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Your rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Small things that help
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Next step
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
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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