Gas mileage in 94 Cherokee

Hello..I have a 1994 Cherokee with the inline 4.0 V6..It`s all
basically stock as it came from the factory...Are there any little
things I could maybe change or do to increase my mpg a bit?..I know
it`s basically a big heavy box so there`s not a lot I can do but
since
I drive a lot on the weekends (All highway) even 2-3 mpg would add
up..Change tire size?..Disconnect the front drive axles since it`s
summer?..Loose the tow bar since I never use it?..Thanks for any
tips!

Hi Sara,
I think that all of the things you mentioned might help.
By lightening it you will save fuel simply because it isn't working as hard.
I used to yank the front driveline on my old Chevy truck for that very
reason.

Of course, there is always the obvious, properly tuned, nice clean air
filter, proper tire inflation,
.... my mind goes blank.

I know what you're going through, mine only gets 11.6 these days. Same
engine.
Damn, it hurts to see it in print like that.
The lift, bigger tires and the wind dragging light bar knocked an easy 4mpg
off.

Good luck to ya.


Kate
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is a lot more fun in a Jeep!

"Sara Brown" > wrote in message
...
Hello..I have a 1994 Cherokee with the inline 4.0 V6..It`s all
basically stock as it came from the factory...Are there any little
things I could maybe change or do to increase my mpg a bit?..I know
it`s basically a big heavy box so there`s not a lot I can do but
since
I drive a lot on the weekends (All highway) even 2-3 mpg would add
up..Change tire size?..Disconnect the front drive axles since it`s
summer?..Loose the tow bar since I never use it?..Thanks for any
tips!

55-60 mph maximum speed. Bet you didn't want to hear that. If you put
bigger tires on it that will probably hurt your fuel mileage. You haven't
said which transmission and axle ratio combination you have, but most of the
combinations are wrong. If you regear for performance it may actually
improve mileage, but I don't think the expense is warranted. If you have
Command Trac or part time four wheel drive, things are cool. The expense of
locking hubs probably wouldn't justify any gas savings you would realize.
Maintain proper tire pressure, and make sure your brakes aren't dragging.
If you have Selec-Trac or full time four wheel drive, make sure you use the
two wheel drive position.

Earle

"Sara Brown" > wrote in message
...
> Hello..I have a 1994 Cherokee with the inline 4.0 V6..It`s all
> basically stock as it came from the factory...Are there any little
> things I could maybe change or do to increase my mpg a bit?..I know
> it`s basically a big heavy box so there`s not a lot I can do but
> since
> I drive a lot on the weekends (All highway) even 2-3 mpg would add
> up..Change tire size?..Disconnect the front drive axles since it`s
> summer?..Loose the tow bar since I never use it?..Thanks for any
> tips!
>

noneofyourbusiness wrote:
> On Fri, 23 May 2008 14:55:24 -0700 (PDT), Sara Brown wrote:
>
>> Hello..I have a 1994 Cherokee with the inline 4.0 V6..It`s all
>> basically stock as it came from the factory...Are there any little
>> things I could maybe change or do to increase my mpg a bit?..I know
>> it`s basically a big heavy box so there`s not a lot I can do but
>> since
>> I drive a lot on the weekends (All highway) even 2-3 mpg would add
>> up..Change tire size?..Disconnect the front drive axles since it`s
>> summer?..Loose the tow bar since I never use it?..Thanks for any
>> tips!

New O2 sensor if it's still original.
You could open up the exhaust with a cat-back.
All depends on how much you enjoy working on jeeps.

Take the tow bar off, it's just dead weight.
You can also try running with just a 1/2 tank of fuel
to cut even more weight. Not that I think all the
ideas are sane, but google "hypermiling"...


> How many MPG are you getting?
>
> My 95 XJ gets about 13-14 city, and 19 on long highway trips.
> If I really try, I can sometimes get 15 mpg around town.
> (FYI to the group, it hasn't changed much after my 4.5" lift, but I
> still have the same tires, 235's. Update coming soon.)
>
> (95 XJ I6 Auto Part-time 4WD 4.5" Rough Country Lift)

That's about right for the I6.
Currently the ZJ gets 18 highway and 15 city
http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/gasminder.pdf

Keep in mind my Jeep isn't stock either.
You can see when I installed the blower.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

>... the inline 4.0 V6..

The what? ;-)


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>> ... the inline 4.0 V6..
>
> The what? ;-)

It's that military intelligence...
Or maybe that jumbo shrimp.

noneofyourbusiness wrote:
> On Fri, 23 May 2008 14:55:24 -0700 (PDT), Sara Brown wrote:
>
>> Hello..I have a 1994 Cherokee with the inline 4.0 V6..It`s all
>> basically stock as it came from the factory...Are there any little
>> things I could maybe change or do to increase my mpg a bit?..I know
>> it`s basically a big heavy box so there`s not a lot I can do but
>> since
>> I drive a lot on the weekends (All highway) even 2-3 mpg would add
>> up..Change tire size?..Disconnect the front drive axles since it`s
>> summer?..Loose the tow bar since I never use it?..Thanks for any
>> tips!

New O2 sensor if it's still original.
You could open up the exhaust with a cat-back.
All depends on how much you enjoy working on jeeps.

Take the tow bar off, it's just dead weight.
You can also try running with just a 1/2 tank of fuel
to cut even more weight. Not that I think all the
ideas are sane, but google "hypermiling"...


> How many MPG are you getting?
>
> My 95 XJ gets about 13-14 city, and 19 on long highway trips.
> If I really try, I can sometimes get 15 mpg around town.
> (FYI to the group, it hasn't changed much after my 4.5" lift, but I
> still have the same tires, 235's. Update coming soon.)
>
> (95 XJ I6 Auto Part-time 4WD 4.5" Rough Country Lift)

That's about right for the I6.
Currently the ZJ gets 18 highway and 15 city
http://revbeergoggles.com/temp/gasminder.pdf

Keep in mind my Jeep isn't stock either.
You can see when I installed the blower.

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

I just rechecked mine yesterday... ugh.

It hurts to even put it in print.
10.6 mpg.
Is that f*cked up or what!?

Ok, so I have a 4" lift, 33's, the drag of the light bar and the added
weight of the winch but c'mon! This is really depressing.

Guess I'll have to , well, I don't know what "ill have to do but I have to
do SOMETHING.

K.

ROFLMAO!
I had to look at this three or four times before I caught it.
A case of "I know what you meant, now what you said"

Funny

K.

"Scott in Baltimore" > wrote in message
. ..
>> ... the inline 4.0 V6..
>
> The what? ;-)

It's that military intelligence...
Or maybe that jumbo shrimp.

I'm still getting 25 mpg in my Jeep Wrangler and 45 mpg in my Honda Civic.
I drive the Civic most times. After installing the 33s did you correct the
speedo? You may be actually getting better than you think, like maybe 12.
;^)

Earle

"Kate" > wrote in message
. ..
> I just rechecked mine yesterday... ugh.
>
> It hurts to even put it in print.
> 10.6 mpg.
> Is that f*cked up or what!?
>
> Ok, so I have a 4" lift, 33's, the drag of the light bar and the added
> weight of the winch but c'mon! This is really depressing.
>
> Guess I'll have to , well, I don't know what "ill have to do but I have to
> do SOMETHING.
>
> K.
>
>