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1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 15 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1986, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1986 #16 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	14	6.0	16.8
Highway	18	7.7	13.1
Combined	15	6.4	15.7

How it ranks among 1986 Full-Size Pickups

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1Jeep Comanche23 MPG $2,022
2Jeep Comanche Diesel26 MPG $2,135
3GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
4Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
5Ford F15020 MPG $2,325
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16Chevrolet K10 Pickup15 MPG $3,100
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23Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1986 K10 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

K10 Pickup MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	16 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	14 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	14 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic K10 Pickup 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 592 g/mi

1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup vs. rivals

vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Ford F250 16 MPG · $2,906/yr F250 saves $194/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr J-10 Pickup saves $194/yr vs Dodge W100/W150 Pickup 14 MPG · $3,321/yr K10 Pickup saves $221/yr vs Dodge W250 Pickup 11 MPG · $4,227/yr K10 Pickup saves $1,127/yr vs Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr K10 Pickup saves $165/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 12 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup?