What is the AM General DJ-8 Post Office?
The DJ-8 Post Office is an enclosed vehicle intended for mail delivery. Its practical body and working role place it in the same postal delivery tradition as the Jeep Dispatcher. AM General built vehicles for government and commercial fleets, including postal service work.
Made for carrying mail along a route, the DJ-8 had a more specialized purpose than a conventional passenger car. Its Post Office name reflects that delivery role.
Engines and power
The US versions listed for 1984–1985 use a 4.2 L petrol engine. Both listed versions share that engine size and fuel type.
How economical is the DJ-8 Post Office?
In the United States, the DJ-8 has a best combined EPA rating of 13 MPG. Its lowest listed consumption is 18.1 L/100 km. These figures use the EPA test procedure; actual fuel use varies with route, load and driving conditions.
Where was the DJ-8 Post Office sold?
The DJ-8 Post Office figures are for the United States and cover 1984–1985. They include two petrol versions, each with a 4.2 L engine.
Questions and answers
What was the DJ-8 Post Office built to do?
It is an enclosed vehicle intended for postal mail delivery.
What engine does it use?
The listed US versions have a 4.2 L petrol engine.
What is its official fuel economy?
Its best combined EPA rating is 13 MPG, and its lowest listed consumption is 18.1 L/100 km.
Which years was the DJ-8 Post Office listed for?
The US EPA figures cover 1984–1985.