Impoving MPG

Does anyone no some simple ways to increase the mileage of a 1988 Yj
with a 2.5L?

Wear lighter shoes is about all I can think of or check with the weather
service and make sure your trips are all down wind...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jeepster wrote:
>
> Does anyone no some simple ways to increase the mileage of a 1988 Yj
> with a 2.5L?

Jeepster wrote:
> Does anyone no some simple ways to increase the mileage of a 1988 Yj
> with a 2.5L?
>

Trade it for a Corolla.

Jeeps are bricks, about as non-aerodynamic as it gets. All three I've
owned seemed to get the same mileage regardless of speed, load, etc...

If it's got good plugs, a clean air filter, properly inflated tires, and
synthetic lubes, you're getting as good as it gets.

Barry

Don't mash on the pedals with so much gusto. Roll on to and off of the gas,
coast to the lights - especially the red ones - and anticipate the traffic
in front of you, coasting when it slows.

By coasting, I mean to lift your foot off of the gas, not depress the clutch
or shift into N.




"Jeepster" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone no some simple ways to increase the mileage of a 1988 Yj
> with a 2.5L?
>

Jeepster wrote:
> Does anyone no some simple ways to increase the mileage of a 1988 Yj
> with a 2.5L?

Dunno about the 4-banger but I've discovered an easy way to boost the
TJ 6 cylinder mileage by 3-5 miles per gallon --> don't drive over
60mph on the highway! It means gettin' honked at a lot and spending all
day in the right lane, though. If there's a big headwind, settle in
behind a semi or RV that's doin' 50-55mph and have them act as a
windbreak.

a good coat of wax lets the wind glide over the Jeep better


"Jeepster" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone no some simple ways to increase the mileage of a 1988 Yj
> with a 2.5L?
>

On Fri, 13 May 2005 21:58:49 GMT, "IsellJeeps"
> wrote:

>a good coat of wax lets the wind glide over the Jeep better
>
>
>"Jeepster" > wrote in message
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>> Does anyone no some simple ways to increase the mileage of a 1988 Yj
>> with a 2.5L?
>>
I guess It's all relevent. My 02 TJ Safari 4.0L (auto) gets 24 MPG
(Imperial) = about 19 MPG US highway. My 22' GMC motorhome (400 small
block) gets 7 MPG (Imperial). If the Jeep is like driving a brick
through the wind- the motorhome is a cinder block.. If it's tuned up I
guess there's probably not much you can do.

BM

.... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
department.


In article . com>,
> wrote:

> Jeepster wrote:
> > Does anyone no some simple ways to increase the mileage of a 1988 Yj
> > with a 2.5L?
>
> Dunno about the 4-banger but I've discovered an easy way to boost the
> TJ 6 cylinder mileage by 3-5 miles per gallon --> don't drive over
> 60mph on the highway! It means gettin' honked at a lot and spending all
> day in the right lane, though. If there's a big headwind, settle in
> behind a semi or RV that's doin' 50-55mph and have them act as a
> windbreak.
>

Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
> department.

It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
included. Next is ice. Given the right conditions semi's can
shed sheets of ice the size of your average 3/4" plywood. Then
there are the rear twin wheels that can pick up and throw rocks the
size of golfballs. (of course you hope the rock/mud flaps stop them
but the little buggers sneak out every now and then)

Bill probably has some good stories on that.

I've seen treads blow and the carnage they leave behind. Your life
your choice.

>> Dunno about the 4-banger but I've discovered an easy way to boost the
>> TJ 6 cylinder mileage by 3-5 miles per gallon --> don't drive over
>> 60mph on the highway! It means gettin' honked at a lot and spending all
>> day in the right lane, though. If there's a big headwind, settle in
>> behind a semi or RV that's doin' 50-55mph and have them act as a
>> windbreak.

Never thought of it that way, Doug. I'm forever "drafting" behind big rigs
and other large vehicles to either save on gas or be able to go the speed
limit.

Eric
99 TJ SE

"DougW" > wrote in message
news:xvehe.8745$Ri4.1218@okepread07...
> Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
>> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
>> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
>> department.
>
> It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> included. Next is ice. Given the right conditions semi's can
> shed sheets of ice the size of your average 3/4" plywood. Then
> there are the rear twin wheels that can pick up and throw rocks the
> size of golfballs. (of course you hope the rock/mud flaps stop them
> but the little buggers sneak out every now and then)
>
> Bill probably has some good stories on that.
>
> I've seen treads blow and the carnage they leave behind. Your life
> your choice.
>
>>> Dunno about the 4-banger but I've discovered an easy way to boost the
>>> TJ 6 cylinder mileage by 3-5 miles per gallon --> don't drive over
>>> 60mph on the highway! It means gettin' honked at a lot and spending all
>>> day in the right lane, though. If there's a big headwind, settle in
>>> behind a semi or RV that's doin' 50-55mph and have them act as a
>>> windbreak.
>
>
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