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1985 AM General Post Office DJ8 MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 AM General Post Office DJ8 is a special purpose vehicle with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 13 MPG combined (13 city / 13 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 38 special purpose vehicles rated for 1985, it ranks 33rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,577 a year to fuel.

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Combined 13 MPG 13 MPG city · 13 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,577 15,000 mi/yr · $23.85 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #33 of 38 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 AM General Post Office DJ8's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 5.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City135.518.1
Highway135.518.1
Combined135.518.1

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. 33AM General Post Office DJ813 MPG $3,577
  7. 38Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650
1985 Post Office DJ8Other 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 · 4.2L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Post Office DJ8 2WD
Gas 13 MPG 13 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
684 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ8?

Up to 13 MPG combined (13 city / 13 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ8 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ8?

The 1985 AM General Post Office DJ8's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 5.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 AM General Post Office DJ8 per year?

About $3,577 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $23.85 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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