papa says its time....

Tim3852 · 03-23-2007, 01:24 PM

Hey guys, i love my jeep to death adn with all the work taht i have done to mine, adn the reasearch i have done, and the knowledge I have gained has made everything amazing. With gas prices on the way back up again, my dad brought me my gas bill (i have a credit card for gas) and it was 120$ for 12 days. I drive a mile to school, mile back, and a mile to work...+ maybe like 4 or 5 more a day. My dad knows i love my jeep, but he thinks its time for me to move on.

I know you guys are gonna say "we don ride jeeps for the gas, get a civic" i know its coming, haha but is there honestly anything i can do to limit my gas consumption ebsides the get a civic, or dont drive?

I have a 1990 with a rebuilt i6, rebuilt ax-15 tranny, and a rebuilt np231 t-case. It has all new tires, new vaccum lines everything. The carb has been leaned, everything is just dandy.

If there is anything, please let me know...i dont want to leave

ill never let go jack....etc

haha

thanks
Tim

ramburger · 03-23-2007, 01:26 PM

you are burning gas WAY too fast there poncho. its gotta be your carb, cuz somethins rottin in denmark

i drive 6 miles a day too about, and i spend $30/week, rollin on 35 swampers and stock gears-

IPB · 03-23-2007, 01:32 PM

I would agree here. With the rebuild and the fact that you are on 30's you shouldn't be burning that much gas, unless you really really like the skinny pedal.

**atomicmoose** · 03-23-2007, 01:36 PM

I get about ~250 miles out of a tank of gas...

I6 here with a MC2150.

pyro9862 · 03-23-2007, 01:38 PM

Have you ever calculated your gas mileage? You should be getting 13 minimum, more like 16.

What carb do you have? Do you still have all the emmissions stuff?

I don't know what your emissions laws are like but consider getting a Webber or an MC2100, doing the nutter bypass, and giving it a tuneup.

yingpin · 03-23-2007, 01:41 PM

I would not give the jeep up for anything.....what about working part time and paying cash for the gas??......then he can't say anything. But you should not be going thru gas like that. Is it his credit card or yours???? You will regret giving up the jeep

**jeepdrvr101** · 03-23-2007, 01:47 PM

If you get rid of it you will be kicking yourself in the @ss for the rest of your days!!!

Mike

Swampwalker3 · 03-23-2007, 01:54 PM

38.5" Boggers, 4.88 gears and I get at least 16mpg.

At a mile away, I'd ride a bike.

**jeeepguy** · 03-23-2007, 02:07 PM

4.56 gears, 35x12.50x17s, 20 gal tank, 300 miles per tankful consistently

ovrlnd · 03-23-2007, 02:25 PM

there is something wrong. I have a 15 gal tank, 35 swampers and thirsty V8, I still get 110 miles to the tank.

ramburger · 03-23-2007, 02:28 PM

chime in any time Tim with your rebuttle, but it only costs 30 bux to fill a yj tank.

Tshark299 · 03-23-2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramburger

chime in any time Tim with your rebuttle, but it only costs 30 bux to fill a yj tank.

It costs me more like 40-50 to fill a 20 gallon tank... what I would suggest is calulate your actual gas mileage (in miles per gallon), see how low it actually is to determine if there actually is a problem, and if so how bad... and finally pay for your own gas so your dad can't tell you to get rid of it.

**laybackman** · 03-23-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim3852

Hey guys, i love my jeep to death adn with all the work taht i have done to mine, adn the reasearch i have done, and the knowledge I have gained has made everything amazing. With gas prices on the way back up again, my dad brought me my gas bill (i have a credit card for gas) and it was 120$ for 12 days. I drive a mile to school, mile back, and a mile to work...+ maybe like 4 or 5 more a day. My dad knows i love my jeep, but he thinks its time for me to move on.

I know you guys are gonna say "we don ride jeeps for the gas, get a civic" i know its coming, haha but is there honestly anything i can do to limit my gas consumption ebsides the get a civic, or dont drive?

I have a 1990 with a rebuilt i6, rebuilt ax-15 tranny, and a rebuilt np231 t-case. It has all new tires, new vaccum lines everything. The carb has been leaned, everything is just dandy.

If there is anything, please let me know...i dont want to leave

ill never let go jack....etc

haha

thanks
Tim

I am going to go way out on a limb here and ask you a dumb question if you don't mind. How much gas did you actaully pump into your gas tank? AND did you keep the receipts?

If my cipherin' is close: if you are paying $2.50 a gallon for gas then $120.00/$2.50= 48 gallons of fuel. 120miles driven (10 per day)/48 gallons=2.5MPG! That's simply not possible to eat up that much fuel without blowing the motor on the first day from ring wash, or blowing the base pan off for the same reason.

Tim3852 · 03-23-2007, 09:09 PM

Im sorry, i was at work all afternoon. My apology.

Okay,.....I drive slow = first thing

I have the stock carb, but it is completely rebuilt, and has be tuned and retuned to all kinds of differnet things with no real affect.

I do work, I do pay for my own gas. I use a card for ease, then take out cash and pay the pops. I am going to college next year, last thing i need is to blow all my money on gas.

I do have the 20 gallon tank, and it does cost me 40$ to fill up

I have run the tank dry aat 204, 206, and 202 miles, so taht total is pretty accurate.

I have calculated my around town mileage many times and it is around 10-12.
If i drive 100% highway on a tank (trip to mall etc) I get about 15ish, but i have only calculated that one like 2 times.

I really am not sure exactly what the issue is

In DE i need to have 100% stock emissions, with no visual or technical alterations of any type.

once again, sorry for late replay, worked 2-10

**jay-h** · 03-23-2007, 09:17 PM

Do you have a leak.

My ex had a blazer that had leaks from stones wedged between the tank and the frame. mostly leaked while driving.

Seriously, calculate the actual mile and gallons you are driving as well. it may surprise you. An I6 should get in the 14-16 range.

Try buyng gas elswwhere. (You're not buying alcohol/gas, are you? that would produce much lower mileage)

03-23-2007, 01:47 PM	#7
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03-23-2007, 02:25 PM	#10
ovrlnd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 677 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	there is something wrong. I have a 15 gal tank, 35 swampers and thirsty V8, I still get 110 miles to the tank. __________________ "We'll get out of this disaster in time for the next one" "I'm done recomboobulating the energy-mo-tron" 88 YJ, 350/350 Chevy, Twin Stick Dana 300 with JB 32 spline rear output, 6.5" lift, Front Scout II Dana 44 w/Yukon 4340 shafts, trac loc, 4.27's, Warn Premium Hubs, flipped YJ Tie Rod, Ford F150 front calipers, Rear Scout II Dana 44 w/Alloy 4340 shafts, HD RPT retainer plates, 4.27's True trac, Steeltech Disc brakes, Cage upgrade, B&M Prostick Shifter, Custom Fabbed tire, gas, jack carrier, 3/8 angle rear bumper, clevis's all around, old & reliable rep8000 winch. Flood lights. loud stereo. 35x12.50 swampers and a bunch of other stuff

03-23-2007, 09:09 PM	#14
Tim3852 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 351 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Im sorry, i was at work all afternoon. My apology. Okay,.....I drive slow = first thing I have the stock carb, but it is completely rebuilt, and has be tuned and retuned to all kinds of differnet things with no real affect. I do work, I do pay for my own gas. I use a card for ease, then take out cash and pay the pops. I am going to college next year, last thing i need is to blow all my money on gas. I do have the 20 gallon tank, and it does cost me 40$ to fill up I have run the tank dry aat 204, 206, and 202 miles, so taht total is pretty accurate. I have calculated my around town mileage many times and it is around 10-12. If i drive 100% highway on a tank (trip to mall etc) I get about 15ish, but i have only calculated that one like 2 times. I really am not sure exactly what the issue is In DE i need to have 100% stock emissions, with no visual or technical alterations of any type. once again, sorry for late replay, worked 2-10 __________________ 1990 YJ -30x9.5 Dunlop Radial Rover AT Tires -1.5" Black Diamond Lift -custom bumpers -bored .040 over -rebuilt engine, tcase, and tranny

03-23-2007, 01:26 PM	#2
ramburger Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 451 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	you are burning gas WAY too fast there poncho. its gotta be your carb, cuz somethins rottin in denmark i drive 6 miles a day too about, and i spend $30/week, rollin on 35 swampers and stock gears-

03-23-2007, 01:36 PM	#4
atomicmoose Just call me Moose Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 3,978 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I get about ~250 miles out of a tank of gas... I6 here with a MC2150.

03-23-2007, 01:38 PM	#5
pyro9862 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,563 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Have you ever calculated your gas mileage? You should be getting 13 minimum, more like 16. What carb do you have? Do you still have all the emmissions stuff? I don't know what your emissions laws are like but consider getting a Webber or an MC2100, doing the nutter bypass, and giving it a tuneup.

03-23-2007, 02:28 PM	#11
ramburger Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 451 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	chime in any time Tim with your rebuttle, but it only costs 30 bux to fill a yj tank.