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Title: Gas is not cheap
Post by: Danny on July 28, 2006, 10:42:59 PM

Gas is not cheap.  I am cheap.

We have a problem...

Sooo...does anybody have any suggestions on how I can improve my fuel economy from a crippling 13 mpg?  I love my Jeep...and I don't want anything to stand between us :lol:

Title: Gas is not cheap
Post by: wrangler387 on July 29, 2006, 08:02:52 AM

What is your set-up? Do a complete tune-up for starters. Change out fluids. Make sure your cat is good. I get 19mpg on 31s and stock 4.10s, and there are people on here that get better.

Title: Gas is not cheap
Post by: Guardian7 on August 09, 2006, 08:00:20 PM

Install a Throttle body spacer, see Jeffy's review in the Nuts & Bolts section, do a tune-up on ignition, oil & filters, and remove Air Intake restrictions which depending on the year may vary? Below link shows the Air Restrictor used on certain year intake systems.
http://www.4bangerjp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1722

Title: Gas is not cheap
Post by: Jeffy on August 09, 2006, 08:31:17 PM

Ah, the old venturi...  that's really a YMMV/IDW (It don't work).

In any case, without knowing the type of Jeep, how many miles and the other spects, it's really subjective.  If you drive slower it will get better gas mileage.  Otherwise, take public transportation.

Title: Gas is not cheap
Post by: Guardian7 on August 09, 2006, 08:46:32 PM

Too many acronyms!

Title: Gas is not cheap
Post by: SMC4WD on August 09, 2006, 09:33:36 PM

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/car/192268864.html
94 NISSAN ALTIMA $1000 BO - $1000 (SANTA CLARITA)

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/car/192138618.html
1996 Ford Escort - $975

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/car/191870345.html
1985 HONDA ACCORD - $795

Better gas mileage?  This could be a solution...

By the way, YMMV stands for You Made Me Verify.  I made that up, but I couldn't think of anything else. :lol:

Title: Gas is not cheap
Post by: Jeffy on August 09, 2006, 10:45:38 PM

YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
IDW = It Don't Work