Example carMechanic for a 2004 Buick Rainier
Mechanic for the 2004 Buick Rainier: 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
- 14.7 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
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 2004 Buick Rainier for mechanic
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2004 Buick Rainier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 |
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 2004 Buick Rainier
- 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.
- Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (84), exterior lighting (21) and power train (15). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V198000 | 2005-05-05 | exterior lighting:turn signal | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY. |
| 04V527000 | 2004-11-01 | exterior lighting:brake lights | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic: how we help
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on your 2004 Buick Rainier, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.2L 6-cylinder. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain here is the 4.2L 6-cylinder with all-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
The steps
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. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Your rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We collect the rental when your car is back. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Car care, briefly
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Ready when you are
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request mechanic
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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