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Old 07-12-2009, 05:48 PM
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I just installed a K&N air filter and augered out the airbox intake so I was sure there was no restriction. My first milage check showed a 3 MPG increase at 60 mph highway driving. Now getting 23 with stock tires, stock rear end gears and an auto trans. I'm happy.
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i made my own cold air intake (like everyone else on here) and i also got about 2mph gain with stock tires. now with the 31's i have its about the same as it was before the intake. im happy with it also...
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My 2000 Cherokee Classic with 235/70 16 Pirelli tires, Up Country suspension, 110,000 miles, got 22 to 23 mpg Interstate driving (AZ mountains) at 65 mph with A/C on. It has K+N air filter and the best Bosch Fusion Iridium spark plugs. The Up Country suspension is about 1" higher than stock.

I just went to 31" MT/R tires and 2" lift kit. Under the same conditions, I'm getting 19.3 mpg. That is accurate with 4.2% odometer correction.
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have you guys noticed drastic reduction in gas mileage with the 30" tires compared to stock tires?

If so, what are the numbers?
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I get 19-20mpg with 30's on an Up Country package.
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I'm getting just under 16mpg. good mix of highway/city. 31" tires.
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Just took her on the first long trip with the new home made Cold Air.

Total Travel Estimates: Time: 1 hour 9 minutes Distance: 56.54 miles one way. So multiply by TWO and she drank a 1/4 tank.

NO A/C burnin on the way there BUT HAD TO HAVE the A/C on for the trip back..

Is this good mileage?
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with a stock airbox and new oem replacement air filter, im getting 15-18 on stock size tires, but thats city/hwy driving, and herein south florida your usually going 80 on the highway so that could be why lol
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Just took her on the first long trip with the new home made Cold Air.

Total Travel Estimates: Time: 1 hour 9 minutes Distance: 56.54 miles one way. So multiply by TWO and she drank a 1/4 tank.

NO A/C burnin on the way there BUT HAD TO HAVE the A/C on for the trip back..

Is this good mileage?
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You have to divide the # of miles driven by the # of gallons used to get the "average" MPG. Time/amount she drank have no bearing on MPG
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Originally Posted by patnok
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You have to divide the # of miles driven by the # of gallons used to get the "average" MPG. Time/amount she drank have no bearing on MPG
are you claiming I am stupid?

I am simply having conversation and asked a simple question.

I KNOW how to figure out the mileage, I have those details
written down when I filled up today, I will figure the mileage
on next fill up.

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Your question was impossible to answer given the information you provided.
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With my Xj on 31's, stock gears and no mods to the motor I get between 20 and 22 on the freeway loaded with camping gear.

Alot better than the 6mpg I was getting with my ZJ.
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Originally Posted by 97Straight6
Is this good mileage?
You can't go by the gas guage. Often the only levels they're accurate for are full and empty.
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I have 33" tires and a completely rebuilt motor and i'm getting about 12 MPG lol
note it's a 1989 with 245,000 lol The gas milage sux but I bet i could pull a house down with it lol
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How much did you bore out the air box hole, I just installed a K&N filter and need to get a little more air inside the box.


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