Does the 1985 Volvo 740/760 need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 22 | $2,850 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 21 | $2,950 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 19 | $3,300 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 18 | $3,450 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 18 | $3,450 |
| 2.4L 6-cyl, 4-spd manual, RWD | DIESEL | 24 | $3,250 |
| 2.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | DIESEL | 23 | $3,400 |
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.