Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1998 Subaru Legacy/Outback
Wheel alignment for the 1998 Subaru Legacy/Outback: 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
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 Subaru Legacy/Outback for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Subaru Legacy/Outback: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $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 1998 Subaru Legacy/Outback
- NHTSA lists 2 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 127 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (46), power train (21) and service brakes (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V216000 | 2001-06-25 | suspension:front:springs:coil springs | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE... |
| 98V042000 | 1998-02-20 | power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. DUE TO POOR WELDS, IGNITION KEYS CAN STICK, SHIFT LEVERS/LINKAGES CAN BREAK AND SHIFT LEVERS CAN MOVE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a wheel alignment on the 1998 Subaru Legacy/Outback we arrange a trusted shop. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Under the hood: the 2.2L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A rental while you wait
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Let us know
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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