Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1992 Buick Century
Wheel alignment for the 1992 Buick Century: 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
- 10.7 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 1992 Buick Century for wheel alignment
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1992 Buick Century: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,658 | $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 1992 Buick Century
- NHTSA lists 3 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 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (15), electrical system (9) and power train (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95V173000 | 1995-09-15 | seat belts:front:anchorage | THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
| 92V066000 | 1992-05-11 | electrical system:wiring | THE OPTIONAL REMOTE ENTRY MODULE MAY HAVE A FAULT WHICH CAUSES RANDOM ACTUATION OF INTERIOR LAMPS, DOOR LOCKS, AND/OR TAILGATE RELEASE. THIS ACTUATION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED. |
| 91V214000 | 1991-12-06 | power train:automatic transmission | THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Century
The 1992 Buick Century and a wheel alignment: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
Details the shop needs
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Century. The 2.5L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 3-speed automatic.
From request to repair
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Talking to the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Small things that help
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Make a request
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request wheel alignment
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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