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Offline AstraX

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #105 on: February 04, 2011, 06:38:00 PM »
Wonder what it would cost to have one shipped over here...

Offline The Machinist

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #106 on: February 05, 2011, 11:30:25 AM »
This is what I use.....

I just can’t resist a good mud hole!  🤦

Offline slimbeam

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #107 on: February 05, 2011, 12:52:17 PM »
fastback tops dont make no differance just look better
I started out with nothing and so far I have most of it left

Offline TL-Iguana

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #108 on: February 05, 2011, 07:10:17 PM »
Im definately thinking that The Machinist is onto something here. The thinner oil will allow the engine to work harder with less internal drag, and the belt dressing if used on the wiper blades will keep them from buffeting in the wind. Of course less turbulance going over my brick shaped jeep will definately make a huge improvement in my mileage! What a brilliant solution! Im gonna go get me some more belt dressing tonite.
I did a Google search for "hot trannies" but nothing came up about oil coolers  :o

Worrying too much about mpg with a Jeep is similar to worrying about your sister's virginity. An ok thing to be concerned about but...

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Offline FirstTimer

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #109 on: February 05, 2011, 09:45:19 PM »
Eureka! oh but don't forget the bacon grease for good measure!
02' Black TJ Apex on 33s, 2.5"  OME HD lift, Currie JJ CA on all four corners, 4:10 axles, Husky-Liner Rear Swing-Away Bumper and Bushwackers Flat Flares.

Offline jpthing

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #110 on: February 24, 2011, 10:50:37 AM »
wow it's been a year and you guys are still arguing about this...thanks for some "great" entertainment!
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'95 Xj, 4" lift, 33's Sold to the Bagman
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Offline Justink

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #111 on: February 24, 2011, 09:10:20 PM »
I parked mine for a few weeks now and haven't burnt a single drop of gas, beat that for gas consumption  ::)
Or if you drive a cherokee the floor boards tend to go out, FRED FLINSTONE vehicle!   :D
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Offline Immortal

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #112 on: February 24, 2011, 10:32:08 PM »
fug has you beat, Justin.... 2+ years on 1 tank of gas.
if we were smart with our money we wouldn't own Jeeps.
Here's your cup of STFU... ENJOY!

Offline .:.Dingman.:.

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #113 on: February 24, 2011, 11:34:52 PM »
fug has you beat, Justin.... 2+ years on 1 tank of gas.

Just for some pp sizing, 9 years on 1/2 tank. ;D


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Offline AMCJeep

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #114 on: February 25, 2011, 06:17:32 AM »
Wow!

I wished my Heep could run on varnish like that!  :D
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Offline XJSteve

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #115 on: March 21, 2011, 02:41:05 AM »
Wow, quite the post. I too run an OPEC machine on wheels. Over the last year I have purchased two non-Jeep vehicles and found that the alignment was WAY out of wack resulting in one of the vehicles burning through brand new tires in 13,000 km. The vehicle is a hybrid with low rolling resistence rubber. For the most part, people will occasionally get the front end aligned done but omit the rear end. One of the vehicles was practically going down the road side ways due to rear wheel alignment. This is all to say, when ever you purchase a used vehicle, check the suspension for any immediate issues then consider a 4 wheel alignment which, if out, will provide dividends in many areas. Also, have experienced my Jeep dragging a drum brake. These issues are not exactly sexy like blowers  but are realtively cheap to fix and check. Just my two cents.
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Offline Marco

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #116 on: March 22, 2011, 09:44:00 AM »
does this friggin post have more views then the search function lol, or am i reading right?
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Offline TL-Iguana

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #117 on: July 04, 2011, 11:18:50 PM »
Heres another one. Though Im not sure how carrying this book in my jeep will improve anything... the book has mass, and therefore added to the mass of my jeep, it would only degrade my mileage.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/79000_100.htm

I did a Google search for "hot trannies" but nothing came up about oil coolers  :o

Worrying too much about mpg with a Jeep is similar to worrying about your sister's virginity. An ok thing to be concerned about but...

'01 XJ on 35s, '11 Jk DD

Offline silverfox

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Re: Improve Gas MPG...?
« Reply #118 on: July 05, 2011, 12:21:30 AM »
For those of you concerned about your gas mileage in your jeep





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