Does the 1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD take premium or regular gas?

The EPA lists the 1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD as taking premium. Combined MPG is 18, and the EPA estimates about $4,300 a year in fuel.

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1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD — 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD

This 1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD (4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM

MPG combined (15 city / 22 hwy)

$4,300

est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)

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The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.

Other 1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2WD trims

Trim	Fuel	MPG	Fuel/yr
2.2L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD	REGULAR	22	$2,850
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD	REGULAR	19	$3,300
4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD	REGULAR	18	$3,450
4.3L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD	REGULAR	18	$3,450
4.3L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD	PREMIUM	19	$4,050

EPA fuel type: Premium · class: Small Pickup Trucks · retrieved 2026-06-14.