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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by excess650

Maybe not. My mostly stock '96 Sport with auto gets 21-22 on extended runs on the highway. We bought it new and it has always gotten better mileage running 89 octane vs 87. Higher than 89 didn't improve mileage.
I've gotta 96 stock and I only get about 14 mpg. But my check engine light is on because my O2 sensor so that's probably a factor
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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I have an '01 with K&N, 4 hole injectors, 60mm TB, flow through cat, flowmaster 70 and on a recent 800 mile trip, mostly on the super slab at 70 MPH I got 24 highway and 22 overall (calculated - the on-board computer claimed a little more).
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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i took a 160 mile trip in my jeep with a full tank of gas and i only went through a 1/4 of a tank and my dad drove behind me in his dodge pick up and he went through more gas then i did and im lifted 6in on 32's
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Since your tires are almost 11% taller than stock, that means your odometer is registering 11% less miles traveled. Multiply 12 & 14 by 1.11. Post #2 is the best answer.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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I'm no expert, but a CAI and a performance exhaust should make things better. I've also read that a supercharger actually improves gas mileage, but that's a big undertaking.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by maktub
I'm no expert, but a CAI and a performance exhaust should make things better. I've also read that a supercharger actually improves gas mileage, but that's a big undertaking.
Turbo can increase it. Supercharger not so much due to the parasitic drag on the engine. They are getting more efficient however. I would choose a hybrid turbo in almost any situation as t lag is almost non existent.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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Install a vacuum gauge, keep the needle between 15-20, u'll get better mpg.

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Slick761
Turbo can increase it. Supercharger not so much due to the parasitic drag on the engine. They are getting more efficient however. I would choose a hybrid turbo in almost any situation as t lag is almost non existent.
This article claims a 3mpg increase, but it pretty vague.
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techart...kit/index.html
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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First off it sounds like you have a problem somewhere, whether it be a sensor, or maybe just a tune up. I was only getting 14mpg city and did a tune up (I know it had been 4 years since its last tune up), my milegae jumped upto 18mpg. I have a 98 sport, 8" lift, 35's, 4.56 gears, lockers, and the speedo has been calibrated.

Onto mileage tips

Tire pressure

Tune up

Synthetic fluids in gear boxes (some might not think so but I switch all my gear boxes to synthetic in my diesel and gained 3mpg, and that was the only change made)

And I havnt done it yet but the upgraded injectors claim a better mpg (these are in the plans for me)

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by djb383
Install a vacuum gauge, keep the needle between 15-20, u'll get better mpg.

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Take your foot off the skinny pedal 50 yds sooner and coast some when rolling up to red lights and stop signs. Most people stay on the gas to long and go striaght from the gas to the brake.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
He's BSing you.
No he is not BSing you. I get 11mpg everyday driving and 23mpg on the hiway. No BS. Just got back from a 150 mile drive...23mpg. I get 11mpg around town...consistently, over a period of 6 months of checking the mpg. I been driving 42 years and I drive like what I am...an old man. I have a fresh tune up and I know how to check mpg and I guarantee you my figures are accurate. I can't explain it, its just that way.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by warrpath4x4
First off it sounds like you have a problem somewhere, whether it be a sensor, or maybe just a tune up. I was only getting 14mpg city and did a tune up (I know it had been 4 years since its last tune up), my milegae jumped upto 18mpg. I have a 98 sport, 8" lift, 35's, 4.56 gears, lockers, and the speedo has been calibrated.

Onto mileage tips

Tire pressure

Tune up

Synthetic fluids in gear boxes (some might not think so but I switch all my gear boxes to synthetic in my diesel and gained 3mpg, and that was the only change made)

And I havnt done it yet but the upgraded injectors claim a better mpg (these are in the plans for me)
Don't waste your money on the 703 injectors they don't do squat for our obd2 models
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Wifes 89 aw4 Bone stock gets an avg. of 21 mpg. My 94 ax15 with 3.55 gears and 30 9.50s avg 17 mpg.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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'94, 5 speed, 30x9.5, 3.55. with headers, air kit (probably worthless) on a fresh engine and I'm getting nothing less than 20mpg. I know I could do better if I hyper-mileaged it but these drivers around here.....
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Slick761
Turbo can increase it. Supercharger not so much due to the parasitic drag on the engine. They are getting more efficient however. I would choose a hybrid turbo in almost any situation as t lag is almost non existent.
tell me where i can get a hybrid turbo. i know they exist as prototypes but i have never heard of one you can currently buy.
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