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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Hi, I just bought my first jeep and I love it. It's a 2 door 1991 cherokee. I have a question regarding the mpg; there are a lot of new chips on the market that are supposed to increase the mpg, does anyone here use one or have other gas saving tips?
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Start with using Seafoam, a tuneup, and correct tire pressure is the cheapest and easiest way. Then you could turn to a cold air intake but that will cost a bit more depending on to what level you want to go.
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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easiest way is driving method... also tune up, seafoam, cold air intake, easy flow exaust systems. with some of these upgrades with a 91 you should get around 20 mpg avg.
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Not tech worthy.

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You drive a Brick on Wheels lol. Buy a Honda for gas!
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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I was getting 11mpg in my 96. I used a three part cleaning system I bought from summit racing (1 for the intake, 1 through the vacuum and 1 for the tank) and replaced the CAT with a magna flow CAT I'm up around 16-17.
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Thanks for the advise. I actually just put new tires on it and had it inspected. I'll ask around about the seafoam....I don't know what that is....
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Great stuff. Got mine from Napa.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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seafoam is a miracle in a can. had a rough idle about three weeks ago. ran a can of seafoam, and now she's running like a champ! i normally pour one in about every month or so, to keep that 4.0 running strong.
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