1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD.

The 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD gets up to 16 miles per gallon in the city, and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD is 16 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD is $3,900 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD Consume?

The 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD will consume roughly 19 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 2WD.

City MPG16
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related AM General Models from 1985

If you're interested in other AM General models from 1985, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

ModelCombined MPG
Post Office DJ8 2WD13

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