Representative photoMechanic for a 1986 Subaru XT
Mechanic for the 1986 Subaru XT: request it and CarmaCars arranges 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 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1986 Subaru XT for mechanic
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1986 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| 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) | ||
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,658 |
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 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (1), interior lighting (1) and unknown or other (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V001000 | 1992-12-02 | suspension:rear | THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1986 Subaru XT: Mechanic
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 1986 Subaru XT, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Your XT and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.8L 4-cylinder. If you have the service history of your XT, have it ready for the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the XT. It runs the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
How we help
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. 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. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Driving while yours is at the shop
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Getting a clear quote
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Between shop visits
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
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Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
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