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06-04-2007, 06:40 PM
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Location: Nederland, Tx
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I am looking to get a bit better gas mileage with my new 03 Sahara, it is mostly stock. I am getting about 15-16 MPG. Driving 50 miles daily is starting to kill me at the pumps. What are some good mods that i can do to improve my gas mileage? Without draining my bank account.
Also If i put a 2-3 inch lift with 32s or 33s (all terrain tires) will my gase milage suffer much more?
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06-04-2007, 06:48 PM
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Location: glenside pa
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graft a ferarri body over your jeep...remove the engine and only go down hills..
honestly, .there is vitually NOTHING you can do to be economical in a Wrangler, they are BRICKS, especially highway speeds. If it is killing you, buy a roller skate (an old Corolla, Civic) and save the Jeep for pleasure-sorry
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06-04-2007, 06:57 PM
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Drive like a little old lady, and you might see a difference, that's about it. Or move closer to work. That's what I decided to do, only three more weeks of commuting an hour each way. 
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06-04-2007, 06:59 PM
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Better Gas Mileage?! Good post 
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06-04-2007, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: College Station, Texas
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 Instead of spending tons of money on upgrades that give you like .2 extra mpg. Save it for the fuel itself.
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Sold the 98 TJ Sahara. Waiting to graduate and make money for a new Jeep!
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06-04-2007, 07:11 PM
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Location: Atlanta-Kennesaw
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it was said by another person on this site..
Jeeps aren't known for for good MPG in the first place... think of it as FUN PER GALLON and it seems to make it all better..
And live by this... JEEP stands for JUST EMPTY EVERY POCKET!
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06-04-2007, 07:24 PM
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Location: , Maryland
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Originally Posted by BM1Borel
I am looking to get a bit better gas mileage with my new 03 Sahara, it is mostly stock. I am getting about 15-16 MPG. Driving 50 miles daily is starting to kill me at the pumps. What are some good mods that i can do to improve my gas mileage? Without draining my bank account.
Also If i put a 2-3 inch lift with 32s or 33s (all terrain tires) will my gase milage suffer much more?
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Just about everything you could possibly want to know about fuel efficiency and a Jeep is in this article -
Improve MPG: The Factors Affecting Fuel Efficiency.
Interestingly, though, I'm trying to come up with an override circuit or OBDII codes to force the trim values to be at a certain setting. I pulled off 400 miles per tank twice after taking the rack off my roof which implied the trim settings had adjusted to compensate for the extra drag. Without that drag, the vehicle was performing great but it naturally recentered itself for maximizing emissions.
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06-04-2007, 07:25 PM
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hmmm remove engine and install pedals.......yea that'll work. Mileage will suck no matter what....have fun
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**R.I.P NOW TOTALED** 98TJ Sport, 30x9.5 BFG ATKO's on AR Outlaw II's, K&N FIPK, Borla Catback,
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06-04-2007, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Montgomery, AL
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Get a 30 mpg car like Civic or Jetta.
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Auto, Power, Remote Start, Towing Package, MyGig Navigation with Lockpick, Rear View Camera, B&M 70268 Transmission Cooler, Aeroforce Interceptor, Valentine 1, Tub Sound-Deadened with Raamat and Ensolite, Hard Top Heat Insulated with 1/2" Styrofoam Insulation, Bilstein Shocks Front & Rear, PIAA Dual Horns, IPF 920H4 Headlights.
Protection: Skid Row Engine Skid, Lower Control Arm skid & Evaporator Skid; Rock Hard Gas Tank Skid; Warn Stainless Steel Differential Skid Front & Rear.
Recovery Gear: Warn 9.5Ti Winch, 11,000# Pull-Pal.
Communication: Uniden 520XL CB, Diesel External Speaker, 3' FireStik Whip.
Shrockworks Mid-width Front Bumper with Warn 9.5Ti Winch -- Ordered 7/17/2009; Bumper Received 12/4/2009.
1" Coil Spacer Front & 1/2" Coil Spacer Rear restored OEM Rake.
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Moab - 4/2006, 5/2008, 4/2009, 5/2011, 4/2013
Ouray - 8/2007
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Gone, but not forgotten: 2004 TJ, 1999 Audi A4, 1992 VW Jetta
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06-04-2007, 07:42 PM
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Yabba Dabba Dooo there buddy!
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Best Axles and service you will find. http://www.alljeep.com/oscommerce/in...p?cPath=32_617
The owner of Alljeep.com, Wayne Hartwig will work within your budget!!! He is very informative to anyone not knowing much about axle work and will meet or beat any competitor's advertised price on any specific product delivered to your door - even if he sells at cost!
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06-04-2007, 07:51 PM
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Location: Florida, Tampa Bay area
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If gas milage is important a jeep is not the auto to go with, heck my camaro gets better milage than my jeep, I average 17.4 With AC on about 40% of the time on my 04 X, 4.0 5pd. But thats when I'm driving a tad more agresive than I should.
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06-04-2007, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunderstrike
Get a 30 mpg car like Civic or Jetta.
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x2 Thats what I did  Got an old Honda Accord for a beater car to drive to work.
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06-04-2007, 08:01 PM
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Location: Tulsa, OK
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i lost about 3 mpg when i lifted. i get worse mileage on the highway.
worth every penny 
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06-04-2007, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by adidas69
x2 Thats what I did Got an old Honda Accord for a beater car to drive to work. |
better yet get a bicycle. seriously. you'll live longer to enjoy your jeep more. provided you don't get hit
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06-04-2007, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Nederland, Tx
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Right on I don't want to get rid of it. i had a 94 YJ for 10 years and sold it. i hated every day i did not have it and when i came accross this one i had to by it only $10,000. I guess i will have to live with it cause i can't live with out it.
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Better Gas Mileage?
