Does the 1985 Chevrolet Chevette need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 26 | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 26 | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 26 | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 25 | $2,500 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD | DIESEL | 36 | $2,150 |
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.
7 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.