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Fuel Consumption
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 8:38 am
by Palacian
Does anybody have any modification ideas to better my fuel economy to my standard TJ ? I do quite a bit of travelling for work and was hoping there is a solution to getting some better fuel economy out of my rig. (other than getting a lighter foot)
Also any ideas on increasing power/responsiveness without comprising fuel comsumption (I want my cake and eat too!
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 10:10 am
by happygutz
Throttle Body Spacer and a bored throttle body.
wont help with fuel economy.. but if your in a stock TJ you would be getting better than me.its a jeep thing.. you'll learn to understand.
Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 1:47 am
by Jeeps
Face it, it's a big mother of an engine so you are not gonna get fuel economy at all - just fuel usage
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:17 am
by Palacian
Thanks !!
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:47 am
by muppet_man67
bigger tyres, less revs at highway speeds.it will take power though and wont be any better in the city.
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:21 pm
by andy_noble
muppet_man67 wrote:bigger tyres, less revs at highway speeds.it will take power though and wont be any better in the city.
Because they already rev so low, it will get worse with bigger tyres unless you do your ratios.
Try a K'and N air filter. and cat back exhaust.
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:53 pm
by Jeeps
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it's a Wrangler thing... expect even worse economy with the roof off!
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:46 pm
by mattc
Don't drive faster than 80km/h
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2004 12:06 am
by Jeeps
Yeah what he said and make sure it's always downhill and try not to use the engine! An aftermarket hole cut in the floor which allows your feet through to push often increases economy.
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 9:33 pm
by trr35l
drive a range rover for a week that will make any toy american cars economy look good
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:19 pm
by Tubby
Jeeps wrote:Face it, it's a big mother of an engine so you are not gonna get fuel economy at all - just fuel usage
Just for interest, what is the fuel usage for 100km's on the highway.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:20 am
by Jeeps
I can manage 13.5L/100klm on a good day
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:01 pm
by YankeeDave
33's, 4.56 ratio, 4" lift, 5 speed manual
17l/100km in town and on the hwy
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:50 pm
by Tubby
thanks guys....
The lift and the tyres make a big difference don't they.....
13 not bad but 17 ouch...... still wouldnt mind getting one though,,
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:39 am
by Jeeps
yeah once you hit 33's it's bye bye economy
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:39 pm
by YankeeDave
yes 33's + high mount winch + front bar + rear bar + tyre carrier + sliders + suspension lift = worse economy,
keep it light and low and you'll be around 14l/100km even with 32's
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:48 pm
by Rubiwan
Get used to it
I've got a 4 door JK and I get 20/100 around town and 13.5 on a long highway run
my worst was 25 towing a camper through the dunes