How many miles per tank are you getting?
12-05-2010 | 10:41 AM
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JK Junkie
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Amherst, Ohio
How many miles per tank are you getting?
I would like to see what mpg people are getting -by using their trip odometer.
When i had my 35 Terra grapplers i was getting about 226 when the fuel light came on (15mpg).
Now with my 35 Duratracs and a CAI, i'm getting 210 when the light comes on, which is 14 mpg.
I want to see how far you guys are going on average, so test this out. Next time you fill up, erase trip A or B and when that fuel light dings look at that odometer.
State what kind/size tires you're running and the type of driving you do (highway/city/offroad)
When i had my 35 Terra grapplers i was getting about 226 when the fuel light came on (15mpg).
Now with my 35 Duratracs and a CAI, i'm getting 210 when the light comes on, which is 14 mpg.
I want to see how far you guys are going on average, so test this out. Next time you fill up, erase trip A or B and when that fuel light dings look at that odometer.
State what kind/size tires you're running and the type of driving you do (highway/city/offroad)
12-05-2010 | 10:50 AM
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JK Jedi Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,463
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Start adding more variables to the list...
2door vs 4door
Auto vs manual
Sea Level vs Altitude
Programmer to recalibrate?
Tuner for added performance?
Actual height and weight of the tires? (these will both vary by a good amount between mfg's)
How far off is the dash gauge from actual mileage? And is it the same error for everyone?
There could even be a noticeable difference between two 4door auto's, one with a softop and stock bumpers, the other with a hard top and full armor/winch, etc.
From all of the other threads asking this same question, the mpg numbers will vary wildly, and will be rather difficult to nail down the info you are looking for...
2door vs 4door
Auto vs manual
Sea Level vs Altitude
Programmer to recalibrate?
Tuner for added performance?
Actual height and weight of the tires? (these will both vary by a good amount between mfg's)
How far off is the dash gauge from actual mileage? And is it the same error for everyone?
There could even be a noticeable difference between two 4door auto's, one with a softop and stock bumpers, the other with a hard top and full armor/winch, etc.
From all of the other threads asking this same question, the mpg numbers will vary wildly, and will be rather difficult to nail down the info you are looking for...
Last edited by nthinuf; 12-05-2010 at 10:54 AM.
12-05-2010 | 10:56 AM
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JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 43
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From: SPRINGFIELD MO
Most of my driving is in town i have 4 door x with 33's and 13.6 mpg is the best i have gotten. Very disapointed with fuel economy on my jeep traded a v8 cadillac srx for it and the caddy actually got better gas milage.
12-05-2010 | 11:08 AM
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Seattle, WA
Sahara Unlimited
Auto
Superchip 87 tune / CAI / MBRP Exhaust
5.13 gears
315/70/R17 Duratracs / 3" lift
City: fuel light usually comes on around 275 miles per tank.
Hwy: more like 300, maybe a bit more.
Auto
Superchip 87 tune / CAI / MBRP Exhaust
5.13 gears
315/70/R17 Duratracs / 3" lift
City: fuel light usually comes on around 275 miles per tank.
Hwy: more like 300, maybe a bit more.
12-05-2010 | 11:11 AM
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Milwaukee, WI
I have an 09, 2 door with a 3 inch lift. On Average i get mid 17 MPG and 265 miles per tank (15 gal) on some 33X12.50R16's. I do have an automatic 
and thats mileage from mostly highway. But I'm still trying to get a grasp on all things Jeep 
and thats mileage from mostly highway. But I'm still trying to get a grasp on all things Jeep
Last edited by danmojo82; 12-05-2010 at 11:19 AM.
