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Holden Calais 1988

The 1988 Holden Calais range of configurations is currently priced from $2,420.

The 1988 Holden Calais carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1590 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

Holden Calais 1988 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 1988 Holden Calais will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Holden Calais spans from 15x6 inches.

Holden Calais Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
base Sedan 15x6 inches 15x6 inches
base Wagon 15x6 inches 15x6 inches
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Holden Calais 1988 Price and Specs

The Holden Calais 1988 is currently available from $2,420 for the Calais (base) up to $4,840 for the Calais (base).

Pricing guides

$3,630
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$2,420
Highest Price
$4,840
Holden Calais Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
(base) Sedan 3.8L ULP 4 SP AUTO $2,970 $4,620
(base) Sedan 5.0L ULP 3 SP AUTO $2,640 $4,070
(base) Sedan 3.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO $2,420 $3,740
(base) Sedan 3.8L ULP 5 SP MAN $2,970 $4,620
(base) Wagon 3.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO $2,640 $4,070
(base) Wagon 5.0L ULP 3 SP AUTO $2,640 $4,070
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Holden Calais 1988 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 1988 Holden Calais are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1813mm x 1406mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Holden Calais 1988 Dimensions  include 1406mm height, 1813mm width, 4865mm length.
Holden Calais Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
base Sedan 1366x1722x4766 mm 155 mm
base Sedan 1406x1813x4865 mm 150 mm
base Wagon 1389x1722x4763 mm 151 mm
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Holden Calais 1988 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 1988 Holden Calais is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Holden Calais currently offers fuel consumption from 9.3 to 14.3L/100km. The Holden Calais is available with the following fuel type: ULP.

Holden Calais Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
base Sedan 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 10.8L/100km
base Sedan 5.0L,ULP,3 SP AUTO 14L/100km
base Wagon 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 10.8L/100km
base Wagon 5.0L,ULP,3 SP AUTO 14.3L/100km
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Holden Calais 1988 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Holden Calais here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Why do I have an engine code P0014 on my 2018 Holden Calais-V?

    Fault code P0014 is, indeed, a problem with the engine’s camshaft timing. It’s also a very common one on these late-model V6 Holdens. Your engine doesn’t have a timing belt, instead using a timing chain which, theoretically, should be good for the life of the car. Unfortunately, in this V6 engine, the timing chain was under-engineered and many owners have found out the hard way that the timing chain needs replacement at relatively low mileages.

    The fault code shows up when the car’s computer can’t make sense of the relationship between the engine’s crankshaft and camshafts. That’s because when the timing chain stretches, that relationship varies and the engine’s valves are no longer opening and closing precisely when they should. At that point, the computer throws its hands in the air and triggers the fault code and check-engine light.

    The only real fix is to replace the timing chains. The cost will vary depending on what else needs to be done and who carries out the work, but even at its cheapest, this job could easily run into the $2000 to $3000 region. Industry wisdom also suggests that you also replace the timing chain guide and oil pump at the same time.

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  • Grinding and banging sound in the rear end of my 2018 ZB Holden Calais V

    I’m not sure how Holden can claim that the car is now subject to the extended warranty (which is an aftermarket one from the third-party supplier) when your car should, according to Holden itself, be covered by the brand’s factory seven-year/unlimited km warranty. Since your car is still within that time limit, I would have thought the factory warranty applies and would cover the differential. The catch was that this seven-year warranty was only offered up to a cut-off date (March 31, 2018) but even after that date, the cover reverted to five-years/unlimited km, so your car should still be covered.

    Holden only applied this seven-year warranty to 2018 ZB Commodore and Equinox models, but since the former is what you own, I can’t see how the factory warranty doesn’t apply. Keep trying and if you don’t succeed, the ACCC might be fairly interested in your case.

    The difference will be, of course, if the differential problem has been caused by external factors such as a lack of servicing or you using the car to tow excessively heavy loads. But otherwise, the car should be covered against failures of this sort.

    As for extended, aftermarket warranties, they’re really a huge rip-off in most cases. They are carefully worded to avoid the insurer paying out on anything actually likely to go wrong with the car. They also tie you into dealership servicing and, often, over-servicing, all in the name of lightening your wallet further. Forget them.

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  • Why is the paint in the drain channels on the roof of my 2018 Holden Calais peeling off?

    This is an ongoing concern for owners of cars that were built in places that simply don’t have the UV radiation levels we experience in Australia. And, yes, I know your car is a Holden Calais, but the ZB model you own was actually built in Europe and is a fully imported car. That said, even local car-makers have had an awful time over the years trying to get their paint to last in the Aussie sun.

    However, I don’t believe that a 2018 car should be showing signs of paint degradation this early, so I think you’d have a very chance of making a warranty claim to have the problem put right. Even though Holden no longer exists as a brand, its parent company still has an obligation to provide parts and service (and warranty) for the next few years. That said, there’s not much in it for General Motors to keep you happy as you won’t be a repeat Holden customer (since the brand is gone).

    But it’s definitely worth a try and if you don’t get any satisfaction from head office’s customer service division, I’d be talking to the ACCC (what used to be Consumer Affairs) to see if a resolution can be found. It’s difficult to diagnose problems by remote control, but if the paint is peeling in a very specific section (the drain channels) rather than randomly on the roof, then it would seem as though there might have been a production problem when the roof was painted. If that’s the case, what’s left of Holden should put it right.

     

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  • What gearbox can I use in my 2007 Holden Calais?

    The five-speed automatic in your Calais is a bit of an odd one, Mark, as it was only used for a handful of years and only in the high-feature 3.6-litre V6. Holden switched the car to a six-speed automatic in September 2009, so technically, that would be possible to fit to your car. As with a lot of these things, however, it’s not as simple as finding a gearbox and bolting it in. Modern engineering dictates that the five-speed and six-speed transmissions, while physically similar, may have featured bigger differences in terms of the information they fed to the car’s on-board computer and the program within that computer that, in turn, told the gearbox what to do next.

    At the very least, you’d need the electronic transmission-control module to make the six-speed work and possibly some changes to sensors and wiring. Even then, you might find that your speedometer needs recalibration. Unlike the good old days when the transmission was simply a set of gears, a modern transmission these days is a much more sophisticated piece of equipment and does a much more complex job.

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Holden Calais 1988 Towing capacity

The Holden Calais has maximum towing capacity of 1590kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Holden Calais Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
base Sedan 5.0L,ULP,3 SP AUTO 1590kg
base Sedan 3.8L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 1590kg
base Sedan 3.8L,ULP,5 SP MAN 1590kg
base Sedan 3.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN 1590kg
base Wagon 5.0L,ULP,3 SP AUTO 1590kg
base Wagon 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 1590kg
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