Better gas milage in 4x4

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12-18-2012 | 05:16 AM

luvmycrush

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Better gas milage in 4x4

We finally got some snow so I drove my 2012 JK Sport in 4x4 high for the first time. About two hours driving on the highway getting 21-22 mpg. I usually average about 18-19.

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12-18-2012 | 06:08 AM

spes mag

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Great......... how did you get that right:

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12-18-2012 | 06:47 AM

dkt2g12

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Probably due to driving at a slower pace. Any of our stock jeeps will do this if we are not running 75mph.

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12-18-2012 | 08:00 AM

yo_marc

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From: Attleboro, MA

^ I agree...

I get some of my best mileage in slow heavy traffic

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12-18-2012 | 08:03 AM

yo_marc

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With that said, that is still great mileage for using 4-High.

I am usually 20-21 in 2wd - and down to 17-18 in 4-High.

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12-18-2012 | 08:16 AM

AirDWN

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Even with 31 inch Hankook M/Ts I average 22mpg if I keep it locked in at 60mph. But the second I hit even a 1% incline in the road my mpg's drop drastically.

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