Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
Wheel alignment for the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire: 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 10.2 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 1998 Pontiac Sunfire for wheel alignment
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Pontiac Sunfire: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.4 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 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$2,900 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,162 |
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 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
- 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 120 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (34), electrical system (21) and steering (15). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V036000 | 2004-01-27 | electrical system:ignition:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. |
| 02V286000 | 2002-11-04 | steering:rack and pinion | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. |
| 97V219000 | 1997-11-24 | wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment for the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
For a wheel alignment on the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Details the shop needs
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Its 2.2L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
What to send us
You approve the shop's quote before any work. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car while yours is in the shop
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Ask us
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
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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