Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

What's everyone's gas mileage?

I was getting anywhere from 12.4 - 13.2 mpg per tank (mixed city / highway driving) prior to doing my clutch job. It has jumped up to 14.5 - 14.8 mpg with the new clutch / flywheel. 5.13 / 6spd / 35" tires / lot's of hills in the Seattle area.
 
xxdabroxx said:
I get between 12-14. I still can't figure out how people do better than 16mpg in a Jeep. I drive it fairly slow too. I've thought about replacing my O2 sensors but I'm too cheap.
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What air pressure are you running
Im right at 16 mpg, 27 psi, i forgot to air back up once and got 11 mpg till i realized my mistake
 
xxdabroxx said:
I get between 12-14. I still can't figure out how people do better than 16mpg in a Jeep. I drive it fairly slow too. I've thought about replacing my O2 sensors but I'm too cheap.
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You've got a lifted modified rig, I have the OEM with the milk jugs :)
Ands so I think that makes the difference.
 
Thunderhead said:
What air pressure are you running
Im right at 16 mpg, 27 psi, i forgot to air back up once and got 11 mpg till i realized my mistake
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Usually between 24-26psi. I should probably check them though as I haven't for a while. Pizza cutters might help some. My giant fender flares probably don't help any either. Nor does the high lift mounted to the hood. I'll probably take it off this summer, I want to drop the windshield down on a camping trip and cruise around the mountains with it down. (My dad bought the high lift for me so I'm hesitant to pull it off.)
 
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I don't wish to sound ignorant or disrespectful to others but I use my Jeep to run to and from work during bad weather, and to drive for miles in good weather with an occasional trip through the woods.. I keep it tuned and lubricated well. I don't beat my 20 year old faithful TJ, but have a heavier-than-necessary foot, though I aim for super smooth shifts and smooth braking. I don't really care too much about the specific mileage and generally go 220-230 miles between fill-ups. If it drops, I'll know and investigate. All due respect to my fellow Jeepers who perhaps more knowingly monitor mileage closely. Man this thing is Fun!
 
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Duke-TJ said:
I don't wish to sound ignorant or disrespectful to others but I use my Jeep to run to and from work during bad weather, and to drive for miles in good weather with an occasional trip through the woods.. I keep it tuned and lubricated well. I don't beat my 20 year old faithful TJ, but have a heavier-than-necessary foot, though I aim for super smooth shifts and smooth braking. I don't really care too much about the specific mileage and generally go 220-230 miles between fill-ups. If it drops, I'll know and investigate. All due respect to my fellow Jeepers who perhaps more knowingly monitor mileage closely. Man this thing is Fun!
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Well you know your Jeep and tank. I’d say 250 miles is top end and 235 miles is the low end of where my gauge reads empty in the red. Keeping en eye on mine helped me when I pulled my bone head move and drove around on 18 psi for a week.
I had a post where I was trying to figure out the mpg drop and I got a bunch of “if your worried about mpg you shouldn’t have bought a TJ “ stuff.
I get what your saying though.
 
I got about 14-15 with my 2.5, 5 spd, and 4.88s. Now I get like 11 lol

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06TJ35's said:
Gas mileage ? What about gas prices !?
It’s almost $5 the gallon here in LA
I wonder what grade Octane you guys run
I personally only put 91 octane since it’s the highest number out here
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I run 91 octane out here too(this is our lowest)....although on my TJ's birthday I fill it up with 98 as a treat lol
 
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