XJ's with 31's
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From: Keesler AFB, MS
Year: 1998 XJ
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: Forest, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
In summer my mpg never goes below 17. even with all city driving. if i drive highway no stop i can get about 350-360 miles out of a tank before the gas light comes on. the mpg indicator shows about 22, so with 10% margin of error for the 31s vs. the stock tire size i get about 24 mpg on all highway. but, my tires weight about 52lbs. a piece, so with lighter tires, it might be a touch better. i do have quite a bit of add-ons though. i might re-gear soon, just to relieve some stress from the motor and the tranny.
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From: wilkes barre PA.
Year: 96
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 cylinder
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From: Keesler AFB, MS
Year: 1998 XJ
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: Ft. Collins, Co
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
now gents, riddle me this. with regearing, does mpg go up? or stay the same. Id imagine stay the same cause all its doing is stockifying the new tires size.
but i really dont know
but i really dont know
i thinkit might help bring it up to the stock mpg or close or somethin, im new to this as i am 15 so if im wrong please correct me.. ive got a 93 and im waiting to get my 31s and 3 inch rc lift , then i will definitely regear my jeep has either 3.55 or 3.73 but havent tried to find out wich, it came with factory tow package
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From: Fort Myers, FL
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L High Output OBDII
Brings it up, but only to a certain point. Too long to explain, it's on here somewhere.
Im on 31"s, but my readings are null in void, because I can only brim up to 3/4 a tank, and between a 5speed, and header to full exhaust with a Flowmaster, I get on it everywhere with the stupid pedal.
I am an idiot.
Im on 31"s, but my readings are null in void, because I can only brim up to 3/4 a tank, and between a 5speed, and header to full exhaust with a Flowmaster, I get on it everywhere with the stupid pedal.
I am an idiot.
Brings it up, but only to a certain point. Too long to explain, it's on here somewhere.
Im on 31"s, but my readings are null in void, because I can only brim up to 3/4 a tank, and between a 5speed, and header to full exhaust with a Flowmaster, I get on it everywhere with the stupid pedal.
I am an idiot.
Im on 31"s, but my readings are null in void, because I can only brim up to 3/4 a tank, and between a 5speed, and header to full exhaust with a Flowmaster, I get on it everywhere with the stupid pedal.
I am an idiot.
But man, some of your guys MPG makes me cringe! Haha.. 7.1 MPG's.. sheesh!
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From: Central KY
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Four Point Slow
Brings it up, but only to a certain point. Too long to explain, it's on here somewhere.
Im on 31"s, but my readings are null in void, because I can only brim up to 3/4 a tank, and between a 5speed, and header to full exhaust with a Flowmaster, I get on it everywhere with the stupid pedal.
I am an idiot.
Im on 31"s, but my readings are null in void, because I can only brim up to 3/4 a tank, and between a 5speed, and header to full exhaust with a Flowmaster, I get on it everywhere with the stupid pedal.
I am an idiot.
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From: Texas
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
However, I would say that gearing properly is probably the most surefire way to restore the power and mpg.



