Bob_esper

does anyone have any tips to make my 99 sport 4x4 4.0 automatic tow my boat any better..maybe get some mpgs or power

robertj

I've never had any trouble towing a boat with an XJ. I also tow a 6'x12' enclosed utility trailer, and it handles it fine. How big is your boat? If it's 3,000 pounds or so with the trailer you should be able to tow it with ease. Maybe you just need to get your XJ running right with a tune up and some proper maintenance?

itsanxjthing

X2, a tune up sounds in order

sv41878

I towed another jeep with mine and had no trouble, maintenance and tune up, bet it tows great.

Bob_esper

no it tows fine i was just wondering if there was anything i could do to make it tow better...or maybe be a little more fuel efficient

sv41878

Drive slow? Not really sure, my Jeep only gets 17 mpg anyway, not exactly fuel efficient without towing.

Bob_esper

yeah well i tow some long distances and i am plannin on towing the boat back down to florida this spring to do some bowfishing and just trying to help her get a little better gas mileage over the long haul

sv41878

You should do alright on the highway, once your moving, I've seen chips on ebay that promise a 25% increase in mileage and like 20% torque, but never tried one, you might look into it. They are only like $30 bucks, claim and easy install, so even if you only get 2-5 more mpg, it might be worth it on a long trip.

Bob_esper

yeah she drank the gas pretty good last year i was thinkin about exhaust and cold air intake