How To MAXIMIZE Your Jeep’s Gas Mileage (tips and tricks)

Sick of your Jeep Horrible fuel economy? I get it, with the national average now over $5 per gallon it makes driving a Jeep quite the investment but a well worthy investment to me! Why you are never going to have the gas mileage of most vehicles there are some steps you can take to improve for gas mileage and hopefully save you a few bucks along the way.

1. Increase aerodynamics
2. Tire size
3. Keep your vehicle maintained
4. Drive a manual in the older models
5. Seafoam additive
6. Gear Ratio

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- FISHBONE OFFROAD FRONT BUMPER -

-Smittybilt 10,000lb X20 winch -

- AXIAL HALO HEADLIGHTS -

- Chrome front grill, hood latches and mirrors -

- NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLER TIRES -

- ION ALLOY 16” WHEELS -

- 3" ZONE LIFT KIT -

- STEERING BRACE-

- 1.5" HUB CENTRIC WHEEL SPACERS -

- NEOPRENE SEAT COVERS -

- INSTA TRUNK -

- RT OFFROAD CLEAR MARKER KIT-

- TJ/LJ RUGGED RIDGE TUB ARMOR RAIL KIT -

- RUGGED RIDGE ENRTY GUARD ARMOR -

-TJ SPECIFIC BODY ARMOR ROCK SLIDERS-

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[slobert]

tires, slow acceleration and going speed limit or less are the three biggest in my experience. good luck to all the TJ drivers out there! just remember its worth it.

[catfishmudflap]

I drive the speed limit and I know it pisses people off. Even police have told me that it's okay to go five or ten over. However, that does not work. The people behind just want to go faster than you so they will pass me at any speed I drive. I sometimes drive on a highway where most are going 85 in 55 zone. I can't do that so I just drive the speed limit and don't waste fuel.

[auto]

Opened my business .7 miles from my house, now a tank in the jeep lasts 2 months.
Best upgrade ever

[krod]

Best way to increase your gas mileage just to buy a little Honda for daily driving keep the Jeep for weekend fun

[backforty]

I found going to an electric radiator fan with a thermostat to be the best engine mod for fuel economy. Next, I found not going over 235 75R15 tires to be the biggest chassis help.

[captaincoyote]

I’m an original owner of a 1997 spec-ordered TJ Sport. I bought it, with the return of the “round eyes”, when we transferred from Virginia Beach to Rhode Island….and I wanted a dependable 4wd vehicle, to travel throughout New England….and for those numerous Navy Reserve drill weekends! All my kids learned to drive “stick” in her, and while I’ve had some ridiculous offers, I don’t have the heart to part with her. I’m right at 146k(+or-) on the clock….and I typically get 20mpg, and once in a “blue moon”, very close to 21 mpg! I did upgrade my tires to 31s…but maintained all original running gear—-so no real mods to speak of —-and the other thing I’m religious about, aside from the regular service schedule, is belts, hoses, flushing the system, and while mostly running 87octane, once every 4-5 fill ups, I go to either Sunoco or Mobil, and fill up with 89 or 90. I keep a record of all my maintenance this includes gasoline) and perhaps it’s the cleansers in those name-brands….perhaps it’s my imagination. But when, just every so often, I get over 20 mpg (even just so slightly), it’s worth a few fingers of a quality bourbon that evening! I may have to try that SeaFoam idea. Great video…a lot of it is common sense….but it’s worth reminding all of us to “pay attention” to the details!!! Bravo-Zulu, sir…..well done!

[wattsdronewilltravel]

Best way to get great gas mileage from your TJ is SELL IT 😂

97 TJ 115k miles
Auto
AC
Hard Top
4.0
33’s
Long arm kit
And a lot more
10mpg around town
14-15 highway

I don’t care about mileage, it always puts a smile on my face when I drive it… haven’t ever had a payment on it, owned it for 19 years 😁

[mythumbsupgettingdeleted]

Dropping some excess weight should help. Taking off that big, heavy spare, and back seats, if not using them, will help, and increase performance. Honorable mention would be getting a lighter hood, and installing a steering stabilizer, to stop the wandering at highway speeds.

[robedmund]

Second owner of a 1993 Cherokee XJ Sport. 4.0L, 5-speed. 225/75R15s. No air. Crank windows. Original radio and speakers. Added new leaf springs to rear since factory ones were flat. Leveled front. Roughly a 2.5" lift. Still gets 20-22 mpg. I ignore the shift light and shift around 3000-3500 rpms.

[michaelsullivan]

Thanks for the chart. Looks like I accidently have mine set up perfectly for its use.

[guyfronte]

Driving my 3rd Jeep Wrangler now, the 2022 Old Willy's style.. All great tips especially about keeping up with the correct air pressure in the tires. I only have 2200 miles on it so far, so probably not going to try the gas additive, but maybe down the road. For me, I've learned over time to coast as often as possible.. It almost feels like it's more work for me on and off the accelerator as often as I do, BUT over the years I've been able to realize as much as 60+ extra miles on a tankful when I am committed to it. Thanks for your video!

[dustywindsong]

I have an '06 LJ that is mostly stock fitted. I did install ARB Bull Bumpers coz I mainly use my Jeep for rescue work in the North Carolina countryside. I removed the spare tire AND the backseat which improved my mileage to 18 mpg. Sometimes I think about upgrading to a newer Jeep but I really do need that 4.0, 6 Inline engine. I've amazed people with what I can "pull" out of hazardous situations with my Jeep.

[RadioReprised]

I did a ''flow'' test on my hood to see where air moves with hood vents and a cold air intake and found there is no air movement around the windshield base so don't worry about a Highlift being there...it won't be a drag on the Jeep.

[KubanKevin]

Transmission choice effect depends on the driver. Manuals still let you cheat a little bit into getting more mpg if you know what you’re doing.

[Adam-usxh]

I've got an 04 4.0 auto, 4.56 gears, 35s w/ 4" lift. Tires at 28 psi. It's my daily at the moment due to lifters in truck. Averaging 17 mpg

[avenger]

Another great video. With prices as high as they are I might have to apply a few of these tips to my pickup as well 😄

[BerniesBastelBude]

On my '97 TJ 2.5L with 31" tires I need 15L/100km (18mpg).
Because of bad fuel economy AND bad performance as well, I was advised to go to gear ratio 4.88 (others say 4.11), imho default it as 3.73
Such a package is about €3.000 - and still a major improvement cannot be guaranteed...

[jimmyvalhalla]

I drive like an old man (because I am) never go over 65… use cruise control if I go over 30. 11.5 mpg best I can do…

If you want excellent mileage, install a Cummins R2.8.

[johncena]

When are we getting that review of the fuel additive?

[wusaint]

For real I saw a slight improvement in my MPG on my Gladiator when I got my tonneau cover. It's only noticeable on extended drives on the interstate but it is noticeable.