My MPG Thread
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
I get 16 with a 4.9L/300cid stroker motor. 3:31 gears and 31x10.50r15 MTs. Has as much get up and go as my buddy's 4.0 w/4.10s and 33s.
Last edited by Outlaw Star; Dec 19, 2012 at 04:34 PM.
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From: Commerce, MI
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Just for kicks I am going to reset the fuel trims for the cold weather and ****ty winter gas and see what happens. I have a VERY consistent 16 avg. so I will defiantly see a difference if there is one to be found.
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
On the Renix system (will work for H.O. also) when I relocated the IAT sensor I left the other one in the manifold. In the colder months I plug the manifold one back in.
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From: Commerce, MI
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: King George, VA
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I get about 17mpg
8" lift
39.5" PB Rockers
MSD offroad Ign
Ford injectors
240z hood vents
good plugs & wires
Spyntec lock out hub conv
4.88 gears
Ford 9" rear axle = lost 1 mpg
Atlas 2
5spd NV3550
electric cooling fan
8" lift
39.5" PB Rockers
MSD offroad Ign
Ford injectors
240z hood vents
good plugs & wires
Spyntec lock out hub conv
4.88 gears
Ford 9" rear axle = lost 1 mpg
Atlas 2
5spd NV3550
electric cooling fan
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
I just made the round trip to Memphis yesterday. Put around 300 miles on it. Got 12.25 MPG out of a 350/700R4 with stock 3.55 gears and 31's. Kept it right around 74-75 most of the time. Gonna head to Nashville tomorrow so it'll be another 360+ miles and a big hit to the wallet.
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From: Commerce, MI
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Bone stock 1998 XJ 4.0L that runs and idles perfectly. Or so it seems.
Just refilled my first tank of gas.
With mostly neighborhood/city driving. I got 8.8 mpg.
I accelerate very gently, as well.
Horrendous. I thought these pigs did 15-20.
I guess I need to throw parts at it.
Tune up, O2, exhaust manifold
Just refilled my first tank of gas.
With mostly neighborhood/city driving. I got 8.8 mpg.
I accelerate very gently, as well.
Horrendous. I thought these pigs did 15-20.
I guess I need to throw parts at it.
Tune up, O2, exhaust manifold


