1988 DODGE CHARGER

2.2L I4 Turbo•FWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,054 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,411/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

543 jobs across 17 categories

body (32)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (35)

electrical (76)

engine (69)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (13)

interior (24)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (52)

transmission (44)

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body · 32

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 35

electrical · 76

engine · 69

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 13

interior · 24

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 52

transmission · 44

Units

157 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (47)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (8)

suspension (15)

transmission (3)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

No battery specs for this vehicle.

30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1988

20″

Driver side

20″

Passenger side

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📝 L-body Charger final year, 3-door hatchback. Some sources indicate 20-inch blades for later L-body

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

20″Bosch ICON 20A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30120 · ANCO 31-20Buy on Amazon

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Performance

Horsepower

146hp

Torque

168lb-ft

0–60 mph

8.9sec

Quarter mile

16.7sec

Top speed

115mph

Capability & size

Curb weight

2,650lb

Wiper blades

L-body Charger final year, 3-door hatchback. Some sources indicate 20-inch blades for later L-body

Driver side

20in

Passenger side

20in

Attachment

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20″ fits: Bosch ICON 20A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30120 · ANCO 31-20

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1988 Dodge Charger 2.2L I4 Turbo and can vary by trim.

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