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05-11-2011, 03:49 PM
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I basically quit driving the jeep, 180 miles in the last 4 weeks. I've been taking the motorcycle to work, down jeep trails and to the grocery store. My last tank of gas in the jeep has lasted me over a month and moto is getting 65 mpg.
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05-11-2011, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nortski3
I basically quit driving 180 miles in the last 4 weeks. I've been taking the motorcycle to work, down jeep trails and to the grocery store. My last tank of gas in the jeep has lasted me over a month.
05-11-2011, 04:00 PM
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Ya it is definitely disappointing. There just comes a point where 80 dollars isn't worth the 220 miles I can drive. Everybody has a different breaking point. I just worry this summer every time I want to wheel it's going to cost between $ 80 and 100 every time.
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05-11-2011, 04:23 PM
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I just re-geared to 5.13 after driving for about 1500 miles on my new 2.5" lift and 315/70r17 tires and averaging about 12-13 mpg. I just picked it up today, but my buddy just did his 2 weeks ago and he's getting 17-18 on the highway at 70mph and most importantly...you can use your overdrive. Prior to my re gear, I had to turn off the OD to get to a consistent 70mph on the highway.
I am hoping for 19mpg and will be happy with 17mpg. Superchips or Bullydog maybe down the line...gotta quit spending money for now (as soon as I get those new Eagle Alloy rims...and shocks...and bumpers...). I need an intervention.
I am hoping for 19mpg and will be happy with 17mpg. Superchips or Bullydog maybe down the line...gotta quit spending money for now (as soon as I get those new Eagle Alloy rims...and shocks...and bumpers...). I need an intervention.
05-11-2011, 04:29 PM
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I talked to a guy today at Autozone who is doing some mods to a '89 Wrangler...he told me that he's putting a 4.3L motor out of an old blazer he had along with Cold intake (and a couple of other things)....said he'll be able to get up to 30 mpg. Don't worry, I had my boots on. Has anyone else heard about the 4.3 doing this? Not that it matters, he told me the bell housing in a JK wouldn't work with the 4.3....
05-11-2011, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Run2Ga
I got 16.0 before superchips, 16.2 on Mileage XS, 16.4 on Tow, and 17.2 on 87 Tune. All calculated on multiple tanks of gas, got the superchips in Nov. '10. Was really hoping for +2 MPG, looks like I'm only getting +1.
Unlimted Sahara automatic
Stock 32s
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Stock stubby bumper (that cost me about 30 miles per tank, but looks great)
Unlimted Sahara automatic
Stock 32s
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Stock stubby bumper (that cost me about 30 miles per tank, but looks great)
05-12-2011, 02:52 PM
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05-12-2011, 03:10 PM
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I switched to 89 octane and keep the eco light on. Showing 18.2 and tire size is still off. Went from stock steelies to 32's. So prolly a lil better than that.
05-12-2011, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by myz28u
I switched to 89 octane and keep the eco light on. Showing 18.2 and tire size is still off. Went from stock steelies to 32's. So prolly a lil better than that.
