@@Andrew-iq5ud damn thats awesome...the best i can get out of my 2015 is 13.5 mpg ...but she has bigger injectors and a sprintex super charger......tons of torque and power ...so im ok with a extra 119 horse power...🙂🙂🙂
TIP FOR HOOD FLUTTER: remove the coil spring from the underside of the hood. The spring is too stiff and pushes the hood up enabling flutter. My flutter is gone... stock latches
I did an engine swap into mine I used an LS3 and i have Currie RockJocks front and rear with 4:88s and 38-inch radials and since the swap i get 21 mpg on the highway.
I get 21 on the hwy and only 14 .3 in the city. 2003 jeep Grand Cherokee WJ with a 5 in lift , rock link long arms, and jk 44 front and back , 35's , 4:56 gears. No stupid heavy aftermarket bumpers. Just tow hooks and a winch
What has actually REALLY helped ME to gain some MPGs back... - Good quality AT tyres (instead of MT) - A good drop-in air filter (YOU know the brand) - Programming - Running on correct gears (regearing if necessary)
@@Vodafone16v awesome, I've got 35s and was planning on getting 456s. Would you mind telling me if you bought your own parts or had the shop buy them? Also does the jeep still run the same on the highway, or do you experience higher or Lower rpms at speed
@@StressedBacon In my case I purchased the parts to the shop because along with the labor they provided a lifetime guarantee! The Jeep feels awesome on 4.56s.
Aspirations my friend. I’m in the same boat as you seeing that I don’t have one either but one day: ONE DAY I will get one too. Matter of fact, I might be pulling the trigger pretty soon. Oh YES. Lol 😂 😂😂🙌🙌🙌
Simply means that you will get one someday. I used to have a a 1994 Wrangler and there were certainly no luxuries in those Jeep...no a/c, zippered windows and all, but enjoyed it no the less. I grew up, owned multiple cars and SUVs and still loved those days of having a simple vehicle. Times have changed...I just purchased another a used Jeep as a second car but now more grown up...2013 Jeep Rubicon is such a contrast from my previous one, even have heated seats. Definitely a cool factor driving around the Jeep. I’m just now getting used the “Jeep wave” when other Jeep owners drive by and throw out the hand or peace sign. I never got that in my BMW even with the top down.
You should get one you only live once on this mortal plane. I commute 19k a year and have always been somewhat practical but when it came time to get a new vehicle my wife was like " you work so hard and youve always liked jeeps drive what you want to drive" lol she didn't have to try to hard to convince me. Bought my Jeep and love it and the great community behind it. Never looked back.😸😀👍🚙
My 2017 Shelby GT350 gets about 11mpg My 2006 Porsche Cayenne Twin Turbo gets about 9mpg My 2001 Powerstroke built diesel dually gets about 12 mpg My 1992 4x4 1 ton Ford Van gets about 11 mpg My 1968 Corvette gets around 5 mpg My 2002 lifted Jeep Wrangler with 4.56 gears, 33" tires and the 3 speed auto is getting 12.8 mpg. This is clearly the fuel economy winner in my driveway.
07 JKU Sahara 3.8L 98K miles with a soft top, 3.5" lift with 35x12.5x20 E rated tires (I know, 20" is a no no. I didn't put them on her). Steel aftermarket front and rear bumpers with 9500# winch, and bumper mount spare tire carrier with full size spare. Pretty sure it still has the factory 4.10 gears (I intend to fix that). I've only had her for a couple of months and she got 13 MPG when I got her. I aired up the tires to 35psi and bought a SuperChips Flaspaq. The speedo had already been re-calibrated, so I flashed in the 87 octane tune and am now getting 16-16.5 calculated MPG. (Dash says 17.7-18.6)
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing. I realize more than ever I am in love with the look of the Jeep because I dont go off-roading at all. I dont go camping or any serious outdoor activities. I think I probably got great gas mileage on my Liberty because I only drove it to work and back and just driving in the city. Didnt keep a lot of stuff in the trunk either. It makes no sense for me to like a Jeep Wrangler but I do and my Liberty served me well for 12 years. My dream car is a Wrangler Sahara.
I agree with everything you said, well done. Im on my 4th jeep and this one is now my only daily driver, so 33's for me with a slight rake in the front. I took my back seat out because its only me and sometimes I do have a passenger .
One of the benefits for the spare tire is when someone rear ends you. The spare acts like a boat bumper and prevents your body from being damaged. That's if they are not going to fast that is. I've been hit twice but at low speeds. No damage to my Wrangler. Their vehicle's front end were history, but I do understand about the weight and fuel economy. I just took out the rear seats so that's some weight off the Jeep.
I would like to add keeping up on the maintenance. A dirty air filter or M.A.S can really hurt your mileage. Also seafoam does a good job of cleaning injectors and fuel system. The spark plugs at around 90,000 or a good thing to do to. Thanks for the great video.
I just picked up a 2011 JK with only 54k this past week. It had just about everything already done to it (bumpers, wench, lights, rockers, lift, etc.) so the only thing for me to do is throw on a couple decals. I really don't know much about Jeeps so I'll be looking forward to your videos. Subscribed.
This was a hard one to hear. BUT it makes total sense. Too much crap means too much weight. I have some soul searching to do. Great video from four years ago.
Mi jk have 35 on i love the way look 👀 when you sacrifice gas mileage for a good looking jeep I don’t care is like they say a Jeep thing loved the way you build and enjoy god bless
A few days ago I did the math for my 2006 TJ Jeep Wrangler “Golden Eagle” and she is running with a 13.815 MPG. Holy hell. Like stated in the comments, we have the Aerodynamics if a brick glued to an obese elephant rolling through 12 ft of tar.
I have a 12' w the superchips programmer. 34's STT Pros and get the same mileage (17.3mpg). Even in the performance 93 octane setting I still get around 17.
Only filling up with Ethanol free gas was a big one for me, even without using my flashpaq tuner in tandum. While the cost is a little higher than using garbage gas, the extra 50 or so kms per fill up I get makes up for it, and the fact that it runs a lot better & cleaner is an even bigger advantage. Its easily the best "mod" I did. How you drive also plays a roll. I've never had a fuel efficient vehicle, but consistent throttle use, smooth acceleration, etc is just as helpful with a Jeep as it is on anything else.
The super chips flash paq. Is the best upgrade u can get driving wise. The car is faster then stock on 35’s with stock gear ratio. And mpg has went up 3mpg
@@pietrorovelli9523 I had a two door 2012 v6 and regularly got 26-28 mpg I should add that my girlfriend at the time typically got 18-22 mpg so it really does make a big difference how you drive
@@i1-L22Belarus how?!? I actually would appreciate advise. I have a stick shift 2012 3.6, only mods intake and 33" wheels. If I drive like a granny with no ac I get 18.5. I don't think I have ever seen 19mpg
@@pietrorovelli9523 mine was automatic, but still drive like there's an egg under your foot and you don't want to crack it. For real it's all about easy throttling and being smart about hills. If you're going down hill gain a few mphour if you're going uphill hold the throttle steady and don't worry about losing a few mphour. It will all average out to the same amount of time spent driving but your mpgallons will increase. That and keep an eye on the computer calculation if you have it on the dash. That's all I can suggest.
@@i1-L22Belarus awesome. I want to buy a 2012 unlimited sport off a friend who's planning to trade for a truck. I feel that there wouldn't be a huge difference between 4 door and 2 door, it just depends on how you drive. When I finally get the car, I'd give your advice a try.
I just bought a 22 Jeep gladiator Mojave and I’m getting 16.4mpg combined. My friend told me “when you buy a Jeep, you don’t buy for MPG. You buy for fun under sun, rain, snow, mountain and beach”.
Great info. I just bought my first and I’m having to learn all this stuff. My 08 stick only gets 16 mpg now and man with all that work you have done and getting those mpg that’s amazing! Keep up the great work!
Keep tires we’ll inflated, if you’re driving around town, keep your tank 3/4 full instead of topped off, keep windows rolled up and rig surface clean for aerodynamics, aluminum or plastic parts instead of steel, engine tuned for efficiency.
You know, if you swap the motor with a Chevy Colorado v6, it'll fit almost perfect, just rearrange battery and motor mount by 1/2 inch. You could add all those nice things and keep the spare tire. Save about 23-26mpg. I've seen them done aswell with the vortex motors aswell.
i have a 2015 lift kit ,over sized tires and it a auto trans , i started to shift the trans like a manual and i am get 18.9 miles per gallon , it can be a pain some time because you forget to shift up a gear . i run it at 2200 rpm on the highway , shift down on big hills and it works , have fun
Yeah I would say for those that can't re-gear , like those that might have a Cherokee Trailhawk like I do, if you want to get the correct "throttle feel" back , then choosing one of the tow or sport modes from a throttle controller will help the Jeep have the correct "feel".
I replaced my 35" nitto mud tires with 35" Mickey Thompson mtzp3, they're a bit taller, lighter, quieter. That was how I gained mpg. Not much but noticable power too.
The biggest thing in my opinion is how you drive. I can get close to 25mpg putting around my rural area, because there's lots of opportunities to just coast. Until I get on the highway, and then I'm at the mercy of the wind for my mpg. If it's windy I can expect around 15 or lower. If it isn't windy I'll get around 18-19.
@@rickycastro1877 being stock I would expect decent highway, in my case my Jeep is overkill. I have 39/13.5-17 BFG KM3's on it now and it's been averaging around 14-15 mpg down the highway, and about 22 around town. It's a manual transmission and I live out in the boonies so most of my driving in it is slow and in most cases it doesn't need to be in gear to keep going. So I let it coast alot.
WHAT I'VE LEARNED,...if you wanna improve your gas mileage SOME...DO NOT BUY ANY KOOL MODS...NONE!...and if you wanna save some serious gas mileage..DO NOT BUY A JEEP!....LOL....as a jeeps owner,..you're gonna pay a lot in gas...get over it...if you off-road,...your gonna scratch, dent, and destroy parts on your jeep...it's just part of jeeping...if that isn't your cup of tea you have 2 choices...#1..join your local Mall crawling club...or 2..DON'T BUY A JEEP...BE SATISFIED WITH THE T-SHIRT.....but,..THANKS FOR THE TIPS BEN!...GREAT VIDEOS!
I saw your hood latch video about a year ago. I did the mod with the how to on quadratec. One of the best mods I've done on my JK. eleminated hood fludder and gives an updated look. The JL hood latches look like they belong there...because they do.
Kool talk, my Jeep brother, I have a “chip” but I haven’t set it up yet, watching you gives me motivation to investigate what this chip will do, keep puttin out dudr👍🏿👍🏿🙏🏿❤️
I haven't upgraded my gears but after upgrading my tires to 35's and new wheel with steel running boards and steel front bumper, I only get 10-11 MPG. smh.
Just bought a '14 JKU but with BUILT suspension. (60 front/80 rear with 5.13 gearing) Running 40" MT tires and looking for every mpg I can get. Had the Pedal Commander on my last Jeep and disabled it as my MPG went way down with it. I may consider removing my back seat and spare to save alot of weight and give me more space in back. I have the twin ARB compressor with air lockers. She is a monster - wish I could attach a picture!~
I fill up once a week. Daily driver with an 1 hour round trip commute to work. I’m fine with that. Would mind shaving a mpg or two, but not the end of the world if I don’t. Having said that, I installed a smittybuilt roof rack and lost 3 mpg. Immediately uninstalled and sold it. That thing was a beast. Not to mention loud as hell!
@@user-jd4uc4xm2k funny how when we put a roof rack on we lose mpg, but a 200 lb passenger doesn’t change anything. Wind resistance is a powerful thing a suppose. About to get a roof top tent. This should be great. Probably get 5mpg 😂
@@Revelation_Overland I want a roof top tent. One of the reasons I got the rack. Happy Overlanding! Now just trying to find a wife who wants to adventure.
Great ideas brah. These vehicles are boxes on wheels & we all knew that when we bought it. I have a 3.5” lift, 35’s, light bar, winch, steel bumpers & side steps. The only mod I did engine wise was a green air filter. I don’t “step” on it much & I range from 17-20.4 mpg’s on h-way, city is still in the teens. All that depends on summer/winter gas blends. Weight is the villain of the wrangler & I say if it doesn’t benefit the Jeep off road then don’t buy it, even if it may look cool. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Loved your video I subscribed!! I own a H2 on 40"s, so I feel the price @ the pump!! Want good fuel economy? Buy a Prius and put it 2 work by, doing Uber and/or Uber eats, there's money in it, as long as you're in a good location!! So there's my solution, a 2nd fuel economical hybrid car, Simply the best option!! Thank U 4 ur Time.
I don't care about fuel mileage. And honestly I am about $5.00 a gallon from giving a crap. But at least one other big player is altitude. In southern Utah we are always above 2500ft and can get over 6000ft really quick. My favorite mod besides the seemingly obvious things you have already mentioned is blocking my egr. My engine runs smoother at all rpms, (does not affect Idle, ha well it shouldn't) I run 35" bfg ko2's and 5:13's and with the egr blocked at sea level on a recent trip to commiefornia I was getting a constant 24/25mpg with the cruise set at the speed limit 70mph. We dont smog our vehicles here so not worried about the inspection. Oh did I mention I have 180k miles on the clock. I will do the cummins 2.8 repower when it fails ... and it will fail (insert evil laugh here!) Thanks for the great content.
@@JKGearandGadgets I was in a position to change it, (My EGR) I had a check engine light. The code was reporting high current for EGR valve movement. I took the valve off, its on the right hand side of the 3.8l just behind the right exhaust manifold by the fire wall. If that does not help locate it there is a heat shielded stainless steel line that is directly in the middle of your upper intake plenum just follow that down and you'll find it. Its typically over $100 so it decided to clean it with some carb and choke cleaner and my M16 cleaning kit first.... On loan from the united states government. It was very dirty and I expect it would have worked well, BUT As I began to install it I recalled on all of my 4.2L and 4.0L that had an EGR when the vacuum diaphragm failed and it did I usually took it off and opened up a soda can and made a gasket that only had two bolt holes in it. This was no different I just simply made a gasket out of metal and only transferred the two bolt holes and then re-installed it. It has been that way for about 50K miles and the most notable change besides the fuel mileage is how much longer my oil stays clean. Since I use the 1year or 24K amsoil that is important.
@@ComancheTribe69 No that is part of your pvc system. The valve you are looking for on your motor is on the intake. You can DM me and Ill send you a picture of it.
Spot on! Imperative to have a plan on what you want to do with your Jeep. I think the best advice you gave is tire and wheel combo. Definitely doing the hood latches soon👍🏻. Good job, mang🤙
If you’re going to spend let’s say $5000 on a wheel and tire package to lose some weight. It’s not worth it. Say you increase mpg of 10%. (Higher than realistic) If you’re spending $120 a month in gas, it will take over 17 years to just break even. So please think about this in marathon terms. Heavy duty bumpers, rock sliders and a winch will all more than out do whatever savings you have an expensive options to lighten your vehicle. If you want expensive bigger wheels and tires or any other options do it. 😇 But be a really rustic about the math. 😂
I’m about to buy my first wrangler and currently drive and ‘05 Grand Cherokee. Sad to say my GC gets 13 miles per gallon on the highway. A Wrangler is an upgrade😂
Another good video. Many things to think about when designing your Jeep. What gears do you run? I have a 2010 jku with a standard trans, and I've been thinking about changing out the gears... Maybe with 4:10s because I'm gonna get 35" tires soon
When we buy gas in rural areas (Lakeport, CA), we get as much as 20% better fuel economy and performance compared to urban areas (South San Francisco, CA). We’re suspecting ethanol, lousy octane, or other additives.
My Jeep gets between 15 & 16 mpg. Some day I will get the Cummins R2.8 swap with new Dana 44 front and 60 in back with ox lockers and 4.56 R&P. I hope to get 25 MPG then! But for now just paying at the pump! Like after the cost of all those modes I have the rite to worry about MPG! Lol
I just did your under $100 exhaust install and I love it but am getting the same drone you talked about. What tip did you use to have dump it out of the side so the drone went away? Did you just weld it on? Thanks and great video as always
I kinda welded up my own setup, however you could go to an auto parts store and get a turndown or a slight angle pipe and run it out to the driver side like I did. You just want to get it pointed away from underneath the jeep
5 words never spoken at jeep dealership, "is she good on gas?"
Adam Johnson I get asked that all the time. My response is always “ it’s a jeep what the fuck do you think”
Dealers will always find a way to slip "she gets pretty decent gas mileage" in there. ALWAYS
Now with the diesel option MPG’s aren’t to bad.
My 2014 jk gets 17.5 mph city and 24 hwy. i still havent taken the backseats or spare out yet
@@Andrew-iq5ud damn thats awesome...the best i can get out of my 2015 is 13.5 mpg ...but she has bigger injectors and a sprintex super charger......tons of torque and power ...so im ok with a extra 119 horse power...🙂🙂🙂
The study has been done. The Jeep is less aerodynamic than a cow. So...
True story
Ballistic brick
On avg, jeeps replace more windshields then the people following them
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Idk about other people... but your tips helped me!!! I’m a new Jeep owner!!! Thaxxxx
TIP FOR HOOD FLUTTER: remove the coil spring from the underside of the hood. The spring is too stiff and pushes the hood up enabling flutter.
My flutter is gone... stock latches
I did an engine swap into mine I used an LS3 and i have Currie RockJocks front and rear with 4:88s and 38-inch radials and since the swap i get 21 mpg on the highway.
I would love to do the same and have been looking into the LS swap. Did you do it on your own? And how much to do it?
I get 21 on the hwy and only 14 .3 in the city. 2003 jeep Grand Cherokee WJ with a 5 in lift , rock link long arms, and jk 44 front and back , 35's , 4:56 gears. No stupid heavy aftermarket bumpers. Just tow hooks and a winch
fake news
If you're getting 15-16 on 40's then my name's Arnold Schwarzenegger lol
You better get to Da Choppa now!
supersportimpalass guys with Jeeps have penis’s and guys with Toyotas have vaginas.....
Brian Jones relevance?
Dory Anderson Kindergarten Cop
Right! I’m getting 15-16 on 33s. I do have steel bumpers and all, but still.
Yep, all the aerodynamics of a brick.
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Jeep Wrangler
What has actually REALLY helped ME to gain some MPGs back...
- Good quality AT tyres (instead of MT)
- A good drop-in air filter (YOU know the brand)
- Programming
- Running on correct gears (regearing if necessary)
What gear ratio and how much did that cost you?
@@StressedBacon Gear ratio will depend on you tire size. For my 35"s I chose 4.56. Around $1k for both axles (parts and labor).
@@Vodafone16v awesome, I've got 35s and was planning on getting 456s. Would you mind telling me if you bought your own parts or had the shop buy them? Also does the jeep still run the same on the highway, or do you experience higher or Lower rpms at speed
@@StressedBacon In my case I purchased the parts to the shop because along with the labor they provided a lifetime guarantee! The Jeep feels awesome on 4.56s.
@@Vodafone16vcan 4:56s run 37s, I have 35s currently and need to regear but I might get 37s in the future so I don’t know what a good hearing would be
Why am I even watching when I don't have a jeep
Aspirations my friend. I’m in the same boat as you seeing that I don’t have one either but one day: ONE DAY I will get one too. Matter of fact, I might be pulling the trigger pretty soon. Oh YES. Lol 😂 😂😂🙌🙌🙌
Because deep down in places you rarely visit and hardly speak of, you want a Jeep (Wrangler).
Simply means that you will get one someday. I used to have a a 1994 Wrangler and there were certainly no luxuries in those Jeep...no a/c, zippered windows and all, but enjoyed it no the less. I grew up, owned multiple cars and SUVs and still loved those days of having a simple vehicle. Times have changed...I just purchased another a used Jeep as a second car but now more grown up...2013 Jeep Rubicon is such a contrast from my previous one, even have heated seats. Definitely a cool factor driving around the Jeep. I’m just now getting used the “Jeep wave” when other Jeep owners drive by and throw out the hand or peace sign. I never got that in my BMW even with the top down.
mylefteye Get one!!!
You should get one you only live once on this mortal plane. I commute 19k a year and have always been somewhat practical but when it came time to get a new vehicle my wife was like " you work so hard and youve always liked jeeps drive what you want to drive" lol she didn't have to try to hard to convince me. Bought my Jeep and love it and the great community behind it. Never looked back.😸😀👍🚙
The only time my Jeep gets good gas mileage is when its on a trailer. 6000lb club lol.
So it's a trailer Queen
@@brianamrhein640 nope, driven everywhere, I just never get good gas milage lol!!!
My 2017 Shelby GT350 gets about 11mpg
My 2006 Porsche Cayenne Twin Turbo gets about 9mpg
My 2001 Powerstroke built diesel dually gets about 12 mpg
My 1992 4x4 1 ton Ford Van gets about 11 mpg
My 1968 Corvette gets around 5 mpg
My 2002 lifted Jeep Wrangler with 4.56 gears, 33" tires and the 3 speed auto is getting 12.8 mpg. This is clearly the fuel economy winner in my driveway.
07 JKU Sahara 3.8L 98K miles with a soft top, 3.5" lift with 35x12.5x20 E rated tires (I know, 20" is a no no. I didn't put them on her). Steel aftermarket front and rear bumpers with 9500# winch, and bumper mount spare tire carrier with full size spare. Pretty sure it still has the factory 4.10 gears (I intend to fix that). I've only had her for a couple of months and she got 13 MPG when I got her. I aired up the tires to 35psi and bought a SuperChips Flaspaq. The speedo had already been re-calibrated, so I flashed in the 87 octane tune and am now getting 16-16.5 calculated MPG. (Dash says 17.7-18.6)
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing. I realize more than ever I am in love with the look of the Jeep because I dont go off-roading at all. I dont go camping or any serious outdoor activities. I think I probably got great gas mileage on my Liberty because I only drove it to work and back and just driving in the city. Didnt keep a lot of stuff in the trunk either. It makes no sense for me to like a Jeep Wrangler but I do and my Liberty served me well for 12 years. My dream car is a Wrangler Sahara.
I agree with everything you said, well done. Im on my 4th jeep and this one is now my only daily driver, so 33's for me with a slight rake in the front.
I took my back seat out because its only me and sometimes I do have a passenger .
One of the benefits for the spare tire is when someone rear ends you. The spare acts like a boat bumper and prevents your body from being damaged. That's if they are not going to fast that is. I've been hit twice but at low speeds. No damage to my Wrangler. Their vehicle's front end were history, but I do understand about the weight and fuel economy. I just took out the rear seats so that's some weight off the Jeep.
I got a ball hitch on my jeep and I've had two people slightly drive into my car at stop lights and theirs were the only ones with damage lol
Two things work: high octane gas and synthetic oil. My '16 Wrangler 2 door gets 20.4 MPG on the highway as result.
I would like to add keeping up on the maintenance. A dirty air filter or M.A.S can really hurt your mileage. Also seafoam does a good job of cleaning injectors and fuel system. The spark plugs at around 90,000 or a good thing to do to. Thanks for the great video.
I just picked up a 2011 JK with only 54k this past week. It had just about everything already done to it (bumpers, wench, lights, rockers, lift, etc.) so the only thing for me to do is throw on a couple decals. I really don't know much about Jeeps so I'll be looking forward to your videos. Subscribed.
Smiles>Miles
Yup daily driven
I love sea foam, it really does work. Keep up the great up work man
This was a hard one to hear. BUT it makes total sense. Too much crap means too much weight. I have some soul searching to do. Great video from four years ago.
A mere Speedo calibration and changing shift points is a great way to increase mileage.
Great info from somebody who knows from real world experience!
When you look longingly at a UPS truck...you drive a Jeep
Lmao so true
Mi jk have 35 on i love the way look 👀 when you sacrifice gas mileage for a good looking jeep I don’t care is like they say a Jeep thing loved the way you build and enjoy god bless
A few days ago I did the math for my 2006 TJ Jeep Wrangler “Golden Eagle” and she is running with a 13.815 MPG. Holy hell. Like stated in the comments, we have the Aerodynamics if a brick glued to an obese elephant rolling through 12 ft of tar.
Are you sure it's not 13.992?
I’m getting 17.1 mpg with 35” 4” lift and a ton of accessories but I do have a super tuner programmer that’s help out a lot
whats that
What’s that ?
I have a 12' w the superchips programmer. 34's STT Pros and get the same mileage (17.3mpg). Even in the performance 93 octane setting I still get around 17.
If you're that worried about fuel economy I would suggest a prius.
Get out. Dont come back. We never say the P word here 😂😂
Do you have an allergy to saving money?
Only filling up with Ethanol free gas was a big one for me, even without using my flashpaq tuner in tandum. While the cost is a little higher than using garbage gas, the extra 50 or so kms per fill up I get makes up for it, and the fact that it runs a lot better & cleaner is an even bigger advantage. Its easily the best "mod" I did. How you drive also plays a roll. I've never had a fuel efficient vehicle, but consistent throttle use, smooth acceleration, etc is just as helpful with a Jeep as it is on anything else.
Thank you for the shout out. I will get that video out this week. 👍🏽
It would be nice for people to see and hear about the real world use of the Idrive in eco mode.
JK Gear and Gadgets it’s by far one of my favorite mods for the jeep.
The super chips flash paq. Is the best upgrade u can get driving wise. The car is faster then stock on 35’s with stock gear ratio. And mpg has went up 3mpg
You forgot "get a two door"
Trust me, it s still terrible 🤣
@@pietrorovelli9523 I had a two door 2012 v6 and regularly got 26-28 mpg I should add that my girlfriend at the time typically got 18-22 mpg so it really does make a big difference how you drive
@@i1-L22Belarus how?!? I actually would appreciate advise. I have a stick shift 2012 3.6, only mods intake and 33" wheels. If I drive like a granny with no ac I get 18.5. I don't think I have ever seen 19mpg
@@pietrorovelli9523 mine was automatic, but still drive like there's an egg under your foot and you don't want to crack it. For real it's all about easy throttling and being smart about hills. If you're going down hill gain a few mphour if you're going uphill hold the throttle steady and don't worry about losing a few mphour. It will all average out to the same amount of time spent driving but your mpgallons will increase. That and keep an eye on the computer calculation if you have it on the dash. That's all I can suggest.
@@i1-L22Belarus awesome. I want to buy a 2012 unlimited sport off a friend who's planning to trade for a truck. I feel that there wouldn't be a huge difference between 4 door and 2 door, it just depends on how you drive. When I finally get the car, I'd give your advice a try.
Nice Jeeps!!! My 1999 Xj has almost 400,000 miles and is just like new.
I just bought a 22 Jeep gladiator Mojave and I’m getting 16.4mpg combined. My friend told me “when you buy a Jeep, you don’t buy for MPG. You buy for fun under sun, rain, snow, mountain and beach”.
Great info. I just bought my first and I’m having to learn all this stuff. My 08 stick only gets 16 mpg now and man with all that work you have done and getting those mpg that’s amazing! Keep up the great work!
My 350z only gets 21 mpg so don't worry you're not doing that bad.
Keep tires we’ll inflated, if you’re driving around town, keep your tank 3/4 full instead of topped off, keep windows rolled up and rig surface clean for aerodynamics, aluminum or plastic parts instead of steel, engine tuned for efficiency.
I got 20 mpg once, but I was towing another jeep with my jku. Makes no damn aense
Think I'm getting 22 24 mpg just driving round town?
Its all about how fast you speed up
My 99 TJ gets like 10 all the time buy my mom's 89 XJ gets like 15 town and 18 highway same engine All I can think is it's the transmission.
My 16 4dr JK on 275/65/18 (32") Nitto grappler, with 400lbs of driver and passenger and 150lbs of luggage gets 21.2 combined.
Beautiful rig!
Thank you!
Check my bad boy!
So good he had this fuel tip years ago look at our gas prices today thanks gonna replace those hood latches, and nix the tire change for now thanks!!!
You know, if you swap the motor with a Chevy Colorado v6, it'll fit almost perfect, just rearrange battery and motor mount by 1/2 inch. You could add all those nice things and keep the spare tire. Save about 23-26mpg. I've seen them done aswell with the vortex motors aswell.
I get from 14-18 MPG with my Jeep TJ with 2.4l powertech.
What size tires and gearing are you running. Thanks
i have a 2015 lift kit ,over sized tires and it a auto trans , i started to shift the trans like a manual and i am get 18.9 miles per gallon ,
it can be a pain some time because you forget to shift up a gear . i run it at 2200 rpm on the highway , shift down on big hills and
it works , have fun
I get about 16 mpg 2016 JKU Backcountry Edition on stock Willys 17" wheels on 35s Maxxis RZR MTs 2.5" Teraflex lift
Love the looks of the JW Speaker lights. I just upgraded mine last week. OlllllO
Agreed, hood flutter is a big problem with stock hood latches
Great video Ben, I can't help but laugh at the thought of a fuel-efficient Jeep! what would we do then!? lol
Probably spend the saved money on more mods 😂
Would love for you to make a video on the heater control replacement. Mine stopped working all together.
JKU 3 inch lift 37 11.50 TOYOs with tuner on 93 octane gets 6mpg at 100mph, 12 at 80, 15 at 70, 18 at 60 unless I am pulling my 12 ft box trailer.
It would be interesting to do a mileage comparison test with the windshield folded down and no hardtop. Full flow through ventilation LOL
Hal 9000 I think they did something like that on myth busters and the car with the full top got better mpg
I can tell you with my cj windshield down it's worse. It catches more wind between the hood than up.
Yeah I would say for those that can't re-gear , like those that might have a Cherokee Trailhawk like I do, if you want to get the correct "throttle feel" back , then choosing one of the tow or sport modes from a throttle controller will help the Jeep have the correct "feel".
I replaced my 35" nitto mud tires with 35" Mickey Thompson mtzp3, they're a bit taller, lighter, quieter. That was how I gained mpg. Not much but noticable power too.
4 inch lift, 37’s, yeah I get like 8 mpg if I’m lucky lmaoooo
Clicks on video
Me: I didn't get a jeep to get good gas mileage...
Now how can I save on gas mileage
The biggest thing in my opinion is how you drive. I can get close to 25mpg putting around my rural area, because there's lots of opportunities to just coast. Until I get on the highway, and then I'm at the mercy of the wind for my mpg. If it's windy I can expect around 15 or lower. If it isn't windy I'll get around 18-19.
interesting thnx for your input :)
JeepJeep234 what year do you have ??
@@rickycastro1877 2008
JeepJeep234 thanks. Picking up a 2015 tomorrow. I know gas isn’t good but just seeing how to improve the Jeep. It will be all stock
@@rickycastro1877 being stock I would expect decent highway, in my case my Jeep is overkill. I have 39/13.5-17 BFG KM3's on it now and it's been averaging around 14-15 mpg down the highway, and about 22 around town. It's a manual transmission and I live out in the boonies so most of my driving in it is slow and in most cases it doesn't need to be in gear to keep going. So I let it coast alot.
WHAT I'VE LEARNED,...if you wanna improve your gas mileage SOME...DO NOT BUY ANY KOOL MODS...NONE!...and if you wanna save some serious gas mileage..DO NOT BUY A JEEP!....LOL....as a jeeps owner,..you're gonna pay a lot in gas...get over it...if you off-road,...your gonna scratch, dent, and destroy parts on your jeep...it's just part of jeeping...if that isn't your cup of tea you have 2 choices...#1..join your local Mall crawling club...or 2..DON'T BUY A JEEP...BE SATISFIED WITH THE T-SHIRT.....but,..THANKS FOR THE TIPS BEN!...GREAT VIDEOS!
I saw your hood latch video about a year ago. I did the mod with the how to on quadratec. One of the best mods I've done on my JK. eleminated hood fludder and gives an updated look. The JL hood latches look like they belong there...because they do.
Link to latches?
1996 Ford Bronco. 5.0L V8 with 35s and 4 inch lift. Doesnt get worse in gas mileage then that
it does, the 5.8 :)
f350 460...
Kool talk, my Jeep brother, I have a “chip” but I haven’t set it up yet, watching you gives me motivation to investigate what this chip will do, keep puttin out dudr👍🏿👍🏿🙏🏿❤️
Make sure to come back and comment! I’m interested to hear your thoughts on it
I plan on doing a diesel swap in my jk, after my 3.6l dies.
I haven't upgraded my gears but after upgrading my tires to 35's and new wheel with steel running boards and steel front bumper, I only get 10-11 MPG. smh.
What year Jeep ya have?
I got 37s with no rehearing and get 10
1987 Wrangler YJ with 32s and the 2.5 tbi 4 cylinder. I get 12-13 mpg
Just bought a '14 JKU but with BUILT suspension. (60 front/80 rear with 5.13 gearing) Running 40" MT tires and looking for every mpg I can get. Had the Pedal Commander on my last Jeep and disabled it as my MPG went way down with it. I may consider removing my back seat and spare to save alot of weight and give me more space in back. I have the twin ARB compressor with air lockers. She is a monster - wish I could attach a picture!~
I get 42 mpg.....
drafting a tractor trailer......on a steep decline.....in neutral....with skinny small tires.....
I fill up once a week. Daily driver with an 1 hour round trip commute to work. I’m fine with that. Would mind shaving a mpg or two, but not the end of the world if I don’t. Having said that, I installed a smittybuilt roof rack and lost 3 mpg. Immediately uninstalled and sold it. That thing was a beast. Not to mention loud as hell!
I took a hit with my roof rack (weighs about 100 lbs), and my heavier tires. But I love the look of the rack too much to get rid of it.
@@user-jd4uc4xm2k funny how when we put a roof rack on we lose mpg, but a 200 lb passenger doesn’t change anything. Wind resistance is a powerful thing a suppose. About to get a roof top tent. This should be great. Probably get 5mpg 😂
@@Revelation_Overland I want a roof top tent. One of the reasons I got the rack. Happy Overlanding! Now just trying to find a wife who wants to adventure.
@@user-jd4uc4xm2k I have the wife that wants to adventure! Now we’re shopping for a rooftop tent 😂
@@Revelation_Overland You're in a great position. God Bless your family.
Great ideas brah. These vehicles are boxes on wheels & we all knew that when we bought it. I have a 3.5” lift, 35’s, light bar, winch, steel bumpers & side steps. The only mod I did engine wise was a green air filter. I don’t “step” on it much & I range from 17-20.4 mpg’s on h-way, city is still in the teens. All that depends on summer/winter gas blends. Weight is the villain of the wrangler & I say if it doesn’t benefit the Jeep off road then don’t buy it, even if it may look cool. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Did you regear for 35s? I have an intake and it still bogs
@@Danielxperez14Yes, shop suggested 4.88. Bit aggressive in case I want to step up to 37 or 38s.
@@vinjkdiesel3122 yea I think I’ll go with 4:88, I just found a shop not too far going to ask for a quote
@@Danielxperez14 After you get it installed let me know what you think. I noticed a major difference.
Re-gear it. Increase your fuel economy instantly.
Exactly!
Love your channel! No question the best Jeep channel on TH-cam! Whats your background when it comes to mechanical?
If I wanted fuel economy I would buy a Prius. But I bought a fun brick that looks badass and does what I want it to an asks for more...lol
Loved your video I subscribed!! I own a H2 on 40"s, so I feel the price @ the pump!! Want good fuel economy? Buy a Prius and put it 2 work by, doing Uber and/or Uber eats, there's money in it, as long as you're in a good location!! So there's my solution, a 2nd fuel economical hybrid car, Simply the best option!! Thank U 4 ur Time.
Comments are hilarious. 2nd video of yours I have seen, subscribed. New to the Jeep life.
Performance chip all the way
Which one you have?
New subscriber here. Love the videos bro. Keep ‘em coming.
Sorry man, I laughed at your last comment you made. I have a good friend named Kevin Campbell and I thought you were him. Thanks for the sub!
This was actually super helpful. Thank you!
I have a 2 door mostly just me in it so bye bye back seat ha ha saved a little weight and helped some.
Your Jeep is very cool..
I don't care about fuel mileage. And honestly I am about $5.00 a gallon from giving a crap. But at least one other big player is altitude. In southern Utah we are always above 2500ft and can get over 6000ft really quick. My favorite mod besides the seemingly obvious things you have already mentioned is blocking my egr. My engine runs smoother at all rpms, (does not affect Idle, ha well it shouldn't) I run 35" bfg ko2's and 5:13's and with the egr blocked at sea level on a recent trip to commiefornia I was getting a constant 24/25mpg with the cruise set at the speed limit 70mph. We dont smog our vehicles here so not worried about the inspection. Oh did I mention I have 180k miles on the clock. I will do the cummins 2.8 repower when it fails ... and it will fail (insert evil laugh here!) Thanks for the great content.
That’s interesting to hear, how did you delete it?
@@JKGearandGadgets I was in a position to change it, (My EGR) I had a check engine light. The code was reporting high current for EGR valve movement. I took the valve off, its on the right hand side of the 3.8l just behind the right exhaust manifold by the fire wall. If that does not help locate it there is a heat shielded stainless steel line that is directly in the middle of your upper intake plenum just follow that down and you'll find it. Its typically over $100 so it decided to clean it with some carb and choke cleaner and my M16 cleaning kit first.... On loan from the united states government. It was very dirty and I expect it would have worked well, BUT As I began to install it I recalled on all of my 4.2L and 4.0L that had an EGR when the vacuum diaphragm failed and it did I usually took it off and opened up a soda can and made a gasket that only had two bolt holes in it. This was no different I just simply made a gasket out of metal and only transferred the two bolt holes and then re-installed it. It has been that way for about 50K miles and the most notable change besides the fuel mileage is how much longer my oil stays clean. Since I use the 1year or 24K amsoil that is important.
I have a 4.0 wrangler and I have a hose like thing from the valve cover to the intake is that what you are talking ablution
@@ComancheTribe69 No that is part of your pvc system. The valve you are looking for on your motor is on the intake. You can DM me and Ill send you a picture of it.
Cruz control at 65 mph and lite on the throttle. Avg mpg is 25. Currently renting one.
Thanks for the vid! Any specific tips for manual transmission?
Spot on! Imperative to have a plan on what you want to do with your Jeep. I think the best advice you gave is tire and wheel combo. Definitely doing the hood latches soon👍🏻. Good job, mang🤙
If you’re going to spend let’s say $5000 on a wheel and tire package to lose some weight. It’s not worth it. Say you increase mpg of 10%. (Higher than realistic) If you’re spending $120 a month in gas, it will take over 17 years to just break even. So please think about this in marathon terms. Heavy duty bumpers, rock sliders and a winch will all more than out do whatever savings you have an expensive options to lighten your vehicle. If you want expensive bigger wheels and tires or any other options do it. 😇 But be a really rustic about the math. 😂
I’m about to buy my first wrangler and currently drive and ‘05 Grand Cherokee. Sad to say my GC gets 13 miles per gallon on the highway. A Wrangler is an upgrade😂
This guys funny. Just because the hood doesn't flutter doesn't mean air isn't still entering in the same area
Have you ever driven a JKU going 80mph in the wind and feel the hood catch air? You can literally feel the jeep slow down and struggle.
Get Upside sucks in my area. Only shell gas stations are available and they’re the most expensive as well. Too bad Wawa or 7/11 aren’t available
Another good video. Many things to think about when designing your Jeep. What gears do you run? I have a 2010 jku with a standard trans, and I've been thinking about changing out the gears... Maybe with 4:10s because I'm gonna get 35" tires soon
I’m on 5.13s. If your going 35s then go ahead and go with 4.56 as a minimum for 35s
Thanks for the tips Ben, I definitely plan on checking out the throttle response.
Excellent video
I have a stock 2023 3.6 8Spd Auto 4dr and am getting almost 22mpg
When we buy gas in rural areas (Lakeport, CA), we get as much as 20% better fuel economy and performance compared to urban areas (South San Francisco, CA). We’re suspecting ethanol, lousy octane, or other additives.
Best mpg tip: don’t buy a Jeep for mpgs
My Jeep gets between 15 & 16 mpg. Some day I will get the Cummins R2.8 swap with new Dana 44 front and 60 in back with ox lockers and 4.56 R&P. I hope to get 25 MPG then! But for now just paying at the pump! Like after the cost of all those modes I have the rite to worry about MPG! Lol
I just did your under $100 exhaust install and I love it but am getting the same drone you talked about. What tip did you use to have dump it out of the side so the drone went away? Did you just weld it on? Thanks and great video as always
I kinda welded up my own setup, however you could go to an auto parts store and get a turndown or a slight angle pipe and run it out to the driver side like I did. You just want to get it pointed away from underneath the jeep
one of the best info videos online
Ben, please do a sea foam video, be wanting to do it to my 08 jku.
Sounds good! I’ll do it!
Mine have all been stock(6) and all averaged 18-20 mpg from my 1969-1999;yeah they're about as aerodynamic as a flying brick.
Diesel swap, best way to get better / great fuel economy, though it can be (very)pricey.
My JK I used seafoam , it was impressive, Gain between 5 and 6 mph just with 2 bottles, Eck
I still have my stock fenders. do u recommend changing them or keepin them for a better mpg. thx
Fact: cows are more aerodynamic than jeeps.