Representative photoMechanic for a 1990 Subaru XT
Mechanic for the 1990 Subaru XT: 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
- 9.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact 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 1990 Subaru XT for mechanic
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1990 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| 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) | 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$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $3,844 |
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 1990 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91V082000 | 1991-05-30 | power train:automatic transmission | UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, THE PARK GEAR MAY NOT DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LEVER IS MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1990 Subaru XT: Mechanic
Your 1990 Subaru XT needs mechanical repairs or maintenance? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
About your XT
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain here is the 1.8L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Between shop visits
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Before the shop starts
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Your move
Start with the car, the job and your location.
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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