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Chevrolet Citation
6 generations · 13 engine options · data across all years of the Citation platform.
9,470
Labor times
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Torque specs
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Repair procedures
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0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1985 2.5L I4
$6,743
~$1,349/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1985
2 engine options
2.5L I4
FWD
2.8L V6
FWD
1984
2 engine options
2.5L I4
FWD
2.8L V6
FWD
1983
2 engine options
2.5L I4
FWD
2.8L V6
FWD
1982
2 engine options
2.5L I4
FWD
2.8L V6
FWD
1981
2 engine options
2.5L I4
FWD
2.8L V6
FWD
1980
3 engine options
151ci I4
FWD
2.5L I4
FWD
2.8L V6
FWD
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