Representative photoTowing for a 1986 Subaru XT
Towing for the 1986 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 11.8 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 1986 Subaru XT for towing
- 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: Towing
For a tow on the 1986 Subaru XT, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.8L 4-cylinder. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. It is powered by the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Your rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Car care, briefly
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Questions first?
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request towing
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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