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1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 is a special purpose vehicle with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (16 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 38 special purpose vehicles rated for 1985, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 16 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #21 of 38 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway177.213.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1985 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Subaru Wagon26 MPG $1,788
  2. 2Grumman Olson Kubvan31 MPG $1,790
  3. 3Subaru Brat25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Dodge Caravan/Ram Van23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
  6. 21AM General Post Office DJ516 MPG $2,906
  7. 38Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650
1985 Post Office DJ5Other special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Post Office DJ5 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 17 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 vs. rivals

vs Ford Bronco 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Suburban Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Post Office DJ5 saves $177/yr vs GMC Suburban Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Post Office DJ5 saves $177/yr vs E. P. Dutton, Inc. Funeral Coach 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Funeral Coach saves $171/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Montero saves $171/yr vs American Motors Corporation Eagle 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Eagle saves $171/yr vs Toyota Cab Chassis 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Post Office DJ5 saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5?

Up to 16 MPG combined (16 city / 17 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5?

The 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ5 per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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