Representative photoMechanic for a 1986 Dodge Lancer
Mechanic for the 1986 Dodge Lancer: 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 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize 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 1986 Dodge Lancer for mechanic
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1986 Dodge Lancer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
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 1986 Dodge Lancer
- 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 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (5), electrical system (4) and power train (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V105000 | 1988-07-01 | fuel system, gasoline | FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL. |
| 86V053000 | 1986-04-10 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery | BATTERY CAP VENTS MAY BE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH PLASTIC FLASHING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BUILD UP OF INTERNAL GAS PRESSURE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN CASE RUPTURE, PARTICULARLY DURING POST CHARGING. SHOULD A PERSON BE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY WHEN THE CASE RUPTURES, THEY MAY BE INJURED... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic: how we help
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 1986 Dodge Lancer, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Before the shop sees your Lancer
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. It runs the 2.2L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Small things that help
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Your move
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
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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