FuelFacts

Does the 1985 Dodge Caravan/Ram Van 2WD need premium gas?

Every trim takes regular — no premium needed.

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr
2.2L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, FWDREGULAR23$2,700
2.2L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, FWDREGULAR23$2,700
2.2L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, FWDREGULAR22$2,850
2.2L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWDREGULAR21$2,950
2.2L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWDREGULAR20$3,100
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, FWDREGULAR18$3,450
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, FWDREGULAR17$3,650
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, FWDREGULAR17$3,650
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, FWDREGULAR17$3,650
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, FWDREGULAR17$3,650
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.

10 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.