Representative photoEngine repair for a 1989 Subaru XT
Engine repair for the 1989 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
- 10.2 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 1989 Subaru XT for engine repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1989 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $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 1989 Subaru XT
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (1) and seat belts (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91V082000 | 1991-05-30 | power train:automatic transmission | UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the XT
Your 1989 Subaru XT needs engine work? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.8L 4-cylinder. It uses the 1.8L 4-cylinder and all-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Car care, briefly
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Next step
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with 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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