Mechanic for a 1996 Lexus LS
Mechanic for the 1996 Lexus LS: 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
- 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 1996 Lexus LS for mechanic
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1996 Lexus LS: every figure
| Displacement | 4.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $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 1996 Lexus LS
- 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 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (4), service brakes (4) and engine and engine cooling (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V016000 | 1998-01-27 | electrical system:starter assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic for the 1996 Lexus LS
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 1996 Lexus LS, 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.
Your LS and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 4.0L 8-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it.
The steps
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You approve the shop's quote before any work. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Good habits for your car
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Talk to a person
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
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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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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