Fuel Consumption

Joined: 21 Sep 2004 Location: Brisbane

Does anybody have any modification ideas to better my fuel economy to my standard TJ ? I do quite a bit of travelling for work and was hoping there is a solution to getting some better fuel economy out of my rig. (other than getting a lighter foot)

Also any ideas on increasing power/responsiveness without comprising fuel comsumption (I want my cake and eat too! Laughing

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Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Location: Brisbane Southside

Throttle Body Spacer and a bored throttle body.
wont help with fuel economy.. but if your in a stock TJ you would be getting better than me.its a jeep thing.. you'll learn to understand.

Joined: 12 Dec 2002 Location: QLD

Face it, it's a big mother of an engine so you are not gonna get fuel economy at all - just fuel usage Wink

Joined: 21 Sep 2004 Location: Brisbane

Thanks !!

Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Location: Ormond VIC

bigger tyres, less revs at highway speeds.it will take power though and wont be any better in the city.

Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Location: Redbank Plains

muppet_man67 wrote:

bigger tyres, less revs at highway speeds.it will take power though and wont be any better in the city.

Because they already rev so low, it will get worse with bigger tyres unless you do your ratios.

Try a K'and N air filter. and cat back exhaust.

Joined: 12 Dec 2002 Location: QLD

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it's a Wrangler thing... expect even worse economy with the roof off!

Joined: 29 Nov 2002 Location: Canberra

Don't drive faster than 80km/h Smile

Joined: 12 Dec 2002 Location: QLD

Yeah what he said and make sure it's always downhill and try not to use the engine! An aftermarket hole cut in the floor which allows your feet through to push often increases economy. Twisted Evil

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 9:33 pm

drive a range rover for a week that will make any toy american cars economy look good

Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Location: Mornington Penninsula VIC

Jeeps wrote:

Face it, it's a big mother of an engine so you are not gonna get fuel economy at all - just fuel usage Wink

Just for interest, what is the fuel usage for 100km's on the highway.

Joined: 12 Dec 2002 Location: QLD

I can manage 13.5L/100klm on a good day Very Happy

Joined: 23 Aug 2004 Location: Mornington

33's, 4.56 ratio, 4" lift, 5 speed manual
17l/100km in town and on the hwy

Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Location: Mornington Penninsula VIC

thanks guys....

The lift and the tyres make a big difference don't they.....

13 not bad but 17 ouch...... still wouldnt mind getting one though,, Cool

Joined: 12 Dec 2002 Location: QLD

yeah once you hit 33's it's bye bye economy Very Happy

Joined: 23 Aug 2004 Location: Mornington

yes 33's + high mount winch + front bar + rear bar + tyre carrier + sliders + suspension lift = worse economy,

keep it light and low and you'll be around 14l/100km even with 32's

Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Geraldton WA

Get used to it

I've got a 4 door JK and I get 20/100 around town and 13.5 on a long highway run

my worst was 25 towing a camper through the dunes