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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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OK, so i know there are other ways to find these things on here but i really just wanted a straight forward list of guarenteed increases in mileage per gallon. Gas prices are going up and i just installed my subs which are pretty hefty, so im looking for ways to counter act both of these obstacles. Id like to do some junkyard mods if i could, im just looking for ways to get the best gas mileage. I have a 2000 Xj with 2" lift and 31" A/T tires and a magnaflow muffler. not sure if any of these effect the mileage too much. Thanks for any help, i could really use it!
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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No one knows?
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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easy way to get better has mileage is 1) not to lift your jeep or put bigger tires on it 2) have a 4 banger put in it 3) 5 speed
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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well it came lifted, with the tires, and if im concerned with gas prices how am i supposed to swap the engine and tranny? LOL
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Lift it as high as possible,it will cause death wobble forcing you to decrease speed therefore increasing your gas mileage.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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you guys got jokes ( and i already have death wobble) but seriously...
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Skunkape
Lift it as high as possible,it will cause death wobble forcing you to decrease speed therefore increasing your gas mileage.


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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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you could throw a can of seafoam in it when ur at bout 3/4 of a tank. dump it in at the end of the day so it can soak in the gas overnight
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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go for a cold air intake
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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i have heard of seafoam but never really thought about it, and i do have a cold air intake
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Originally Posted by Jeepjunky
you could throw a can of seafoam in it when ur at bout 3/4 of a tank. dump it in at the end of the day so it can soak in the gas overnight
i just bought some seafoam...gonna wait till my tank is about empty, then dump 1/2 the bottle in, fill 'er up then put the rest in the oil and vacuum line.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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Clean the air filter. I got 2 mpg increase (probably more, but my calculations are still in progress) by tossing the present the original owner got me.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 01:25 AM
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hrmmm..i will take a stab at it since i'm building up a list to try and increase my gas mileage as well.

Seafoam
Upgrade fuel injectors
complete tune-up
CAI
62mm throttle body
aftermarket highflow exhaust system: headers, cat, catback
keeping tires around 29" (255 or 265/70R15)

here is a thread to look into also: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/imp...-xj-mpg-37071/
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:25 AM
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Switch to this oil.
http://www.royalpurple.com/motor-oil.html
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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The only thing I can offer is the usual stuff keep it tuned up change the oil regularly,check your tire pressure.I installed 703 injectors,not sure it made a mpg difference though if it did it was very little.Upgraded air filter would be a good idea.
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