Engine repair for a 1991 Subaru XT
Engine repair for the 1991 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 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 1991 Subaru XT for engine repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1991 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) | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 26 | 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$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $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 1991 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about 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.
The 1991 Subaru XT: Engine repair
Engine repair for your 1991 Subaru XT: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. If you have the service history of your XT, have it ready for the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The engine is the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
How the request works
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A rental while you wait
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
What to ask
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Small things that help
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Your move
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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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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