Does the 1984 Toyota Corolla need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | REGULAR | 29 | $2,150 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | REGULAR | 29 | $2,150 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | REGULAR | 26 | $2,400 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual | DIESEL | 38 | $2,050 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | DIESEL | 37 | $2,100 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual | DIESEL | 36 | $2,150 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | DIESEL | 31 | $2,500 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
8 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.