cherokee gas mileage (lack of)

Subscribe
Dec 10, 2008 | 07:45 AM
  #16  
A fuel system cleaner is a must with these 4.0's. They love to get gunked up and the best way to clean them out is with some fuel system cleaner. I can personally say that it increased my mileage from about 17 up to 22 for one tank and then began to deteriorate back to the 17 range over the next few tanks. It'd probably be a good idea to run some fuel cleaner through their every other tank or so.
Reply 0
Dec 10, 2008 | 11:01 AM
  #17  
MAP Sensor Testing
Inspect vacuum lines at MAP sensor and at Throttle Body. Repair as needed.

WHEN TESTING THE MAP SENSOR, ENSURE THAT THE HARNESS WIRES ARE NOT DAMAGED BY THE TEST METER PROBES.
Test the MAP Sensor output voltage at the MAP Sensor connector terminal B (as marked on the sensor body). This is done with the ignition switch ON and the engine OFF. Output voltage should be 4-5 volts.
The voltage should drop to 1.5-2.1 volts with a hot, neutral idle speed condition.
Test engine controller (terminal 5) for the same voltage as described above to verify the wire harness condition. Repair as necessary.
Test MAP Sensor supply voltage at sensor connector (terminal C) with the ignition ON. The voltage should be approximately 5V (+/- 0.5V). 5V (+/- 0.5V) should also be at terminal 6 of the engine controller wire harness connector.
Test the MAP Sensor ground circuit at the sensor connector (terminal A) and the engine controller connector (terminal 4).
Test the MAP Sensor ground circuit at the engine controller connector between terminal 4 and terminal 11 with an ohmmeter. If the ohmmeter indicates an open circuit, inspect for a defective sensor ground connection. This connection is located on the right side of the cylinder block, at the oil dipstick tube mounting stud. If the ground connection is good, replace the engine controller. If terminal 4 has a short circuit to 12V, correct this condition before replacing the engine controller.

As mentioned before, I also use a Lucas Fuel System treatment at every fill-up, and a carb/F.I. cleaner every 10 fill-up's or so.
Reply 0
Dec 10, 2008 | 11:49 AM
  #18  
Quote: How long have you had the K&N CAI on your cherokee? I've been thinking of getting this for a while. So you're happy with it's performance?
I have had it for the last year and yes I am very happy with it.
Reply 0
Dec 10, 2008 | 12:20 PM
  #19  
Thanks!

I'll check the MAP today and see what kinda voltage im getting.. yeah i notice that if i treat the fuel it gets better mileage,

anyone ever use seafoam in the fuel? it said it would work but idunno
Reply 0
Dec 11, 2008 | 01:52 PM
  #20  
Ive had the same intake for almost two years now, and also bought the dry wrap for it. I couldnt tell that much differebce as far as gas mileage, but I like the fact that I can clean it.
Reply 0
Subscribe
Currently Active Users (1)