Representative photoMechanic for a 1998 Daewoo Lanos
Mechanic for the 1998 Daewoo Lanos: 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
- 9.0 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 1998 Daewoo Lanos for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Daewoo Lanos: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.6 L | 1.5 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,914 | $3,038 |
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 1998 Daewoo Lanos
- NHTSA lists 4 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (2), service brakes (2) and equipment (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V394000 | 2004-08-06 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS. |
| 04V357000 | 2004-07-14 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS. |
| 99V090000 | 1999-04-27 | structure:body:door | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY. |
| 98V305000 | 1998-12-01 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS. THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER BUSHING CONNECTING THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO THE STEERING COLUMN CAN SLIP. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Daewoo Lanos: Mechanic
Mechanic for the 1998 Daewoo Lanos: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Before the shop sees your Lanos
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Lanos. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.5L 4-cylinder. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Power comes from the 1.5L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
Who does what
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Keep moving meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Car care, briefly
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
A short checklist
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Get an offer
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
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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