1986 Jeep J-10 Pickup TruckFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Pickup Trucks4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
1986 Jeep J-10 Pickup Truck

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City
15
MPG
Highway
17
MPG
Combined
16
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
17
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
13
Hwy
17
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
10
Hwy
12
Comb
11
Fuel cost: $6,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-9,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
555 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
18.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.9L 6-cyl
Transmission
3-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
4.2L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Port Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,209/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,585/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,645/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,878/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,239/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,228/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,242/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,329/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,073/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,170/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 16 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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