Example carEngine repair for a 1985 Subaru XT
Engine repair for the 1985 Subaru XT: 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
- 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicles
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 1985 Subaru XT for engine repair
- Body: special purpose vehicles (EPA size class).
1985 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,472 | $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 1985 Subaru XT
- 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V001000 | 1992-12-02 | suspension:rear | THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER. |
| 85V132000 | 1985-10-21 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control | EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE VARIATION MAY HAVE CREATED A GAP BETWEEN THE BUMPER BRACKET RAIL AND THE RIGHT FRONT FRAME OF THE REAR SIDE MEMBER. THIS COULD RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPOT WELDING ADHESION AT THIS LOCATION. UNDER REAR IMPACT CONDITIONS, BUMPER COULD BREAK LOOSE AND DAMAGE THE AIR VENT HOSE. THIS MAY CAUSE FUEL... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the XT
Engine repair for the 1985 Subaru XT: 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.
Before the shop sees your XT
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the XT. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 1.8L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed manual.
What we arrange
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. 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
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Talking to the shop
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Between shop visits
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Next step
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
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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