Is this for real? Gas sucker!!
12-08-2010, 12:05 PM
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Is this for real? Gas sucker!!
Hi,
I would like to say hi to everyone from Montreal! Happy snow!
I have a 2010 JK sport with a 2 inch boost and 31'' tires. I have been noticing an enormous increase in my fuel consumption since I only drive in the city.
On 2WD dry pavement I will get up to 27L/100Km. Now with the snow and the 4WD I get up to 32L/100km! Is there a problem? I mean I put in $60 ($1.20/L) and I made about 110km before my gas light went on!
What do you guys think?
Thank you!
Alex
I would like to say hi to everyone from Montreal! Happy snow!
I have a 2010 JK sport with a 2 inch boost and 31'' tires. I have been noticing an enormous increase in my fuel consumption since I only drive in the city.
On 2WD dry pavement I will get up to 27L/100Km. Now with the snow and the 4WD I get up to 32L/100km! Is there a problem? I mean I put in $60 ($1.20/L) and I made about 110km before my gas light went on!
What do you guys think?
Thank you!
Alex
12-08-2010, 12:50 PM
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Location: Manotick, Ontario
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Re: Is this for real? Gas sucker!!
Greetings,
Welcome alex and happy snow yourself LOL! I'm driving 2000 GC Ltd. 4.7 (about 15l-18l/ 100km-city) and have NO experience or concept of mileage in a JK but 27l/100km in non snowy conditions seems WAY out of line. As sin' mentioned, 15l/ should be closer to your usage at a rough guess I would think.
What is the mfg's suggested consumption (city)? Holy cow 27l ??????
Peter.
Welcome alex and happy snow yourself LOL! I'm driving 2000 GC Ltd. 4.7 (about 15l-18l/ 100km-city) and have NO experience or concept of mileage in a JK but 27l/100km in non snowy conditions seems WAY out of line. As sin' mentioned, 15l/ should be closer to your usage at a rough guess I would think.
What is the mfg's suggested consumption (city)? Holy cow 27l ??????
Peter.
12-08-2010, 02:14 PM
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Re: Is this for real? Gas sucker!!
Hi guys! Thanks for the welcoming!
I just came back from the dealer...It's a 10 min drive from my work. They plugged it in to see for a reading and nothing came out.
We then went for a 20 min drive around town and when we came back the guy that only does test drive told me that I should shift at around 1500 rpm max. I was shifting at 2000-2300rpm.
I tried this on my way back to work and my comsumption went from 22L/100km to 15L/100km... in about 10min...I was driving 45km/h and I was in 4th gear! I felt like granma (sorry granma!). Maybe I was the problem...
Like I said I'm new to jeep and used to drive a car (volvo S-40 T)
I dont know...I will try that for a while and see.
Thanks guys!
Granpa Al
I just came back from the dealer...It's a 10 min drive from my work. They plugged it in to see for a reading and nothing came out.
We then went for a 20 min drive around town and when we came back the guy that only does test drive told me that I should shift at around 1500 rpm max. I was shifting at 2000-2300rpm.
I tried this on my way back to work and my comsumption went from 22L/100km to 15L/100km... in about 10min...I was driving 45km/h and I was in 4th gear! I felt like granma (sorry granma!). Maybe I was the problem...
Like I said I'm new to jeep and used to drive a car (volvo S-40 T)
I dont know...I will try that for a while and see.
Thanks guys!
Granpa Al
12-08-2010, 05:12 PM
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Re: Is this for real? Gas sucker!!
Hmm. Agreed, seems a bit rich even for new. I have an 08 JKU, auto, 3:73's bone stock and in 2WD and on the highway it will level out at 9 to 10L/100KM, PROVIDED i keep the skinny pedal in check....100Km/hr and 2000 RPM. Push harder and consumption goes up.
I totally understand adjusting your shift points (RPM) will help, makes sense. That 2000 RPM is the sweet spot on the highway....maybe in town too.
Jeeps are known for their drinking problem, for me I just give up other things to account for it, do the speed limit (easier said then done), remain stock, and don't carry around excessive weight.
End of the day you are rockin the best ride on the road....think topless in the summer!!
Be sure to wave too!
I totally understand adjusting your shift points (RPM) will help, makes sense. That 2000 RPM is the sweet spot on the highway....maybe in town too.
Jeeps are known for their drinking problem, for me I just give up other things to account for it, do the speed limit (easier said then done), remain stock, and don't carry around excessive weight.
End of the day you are rockin the best ride on the road....think topless in the summer!!
Be sure to wave too!
12-08-2010, 09:09 PM
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Re: Is this for real? Gas sucker!!
Hey Alex
I'm a Montrealer myself will West Island. And I live close to work so I only do short city driving myself also. And I have seem the reading in my stock 08JKU Rubi go to 26L/100 also. I have not check it since the snow fell and driving around in 4WD. But god is it fun. The best part is driving along some 2 or 3 land roads(Sources, St'Jean) it's almost like there is a lane just for Jeeps, you know the lane with all the snow still covering it, it's the one all the other cars are to scared drive on.
If you wan to see the number fall down to 14-15, hit the resest buttom and take a drive out of the city, head to the Fairview Mall or out to St.Annes and walk the board walk( yes I know it would be a little cold right now)
Take care and don't forget to wave, I crave the wave!
By the way what dealer did you go to?
I'm a Montrealer myself will West Island. And I live close to work so I only do short city driving myself also. And I have seem the reading in my stock 08JKU Rubi go to 26L/100 also. I have not check it since the snow fell and driving around in 4WD. But god is it fun. The best part is driving along some 2 or 3 land roads(Sources, St'Jean) it's almost like there is a lane just for Jeeps, you know the lane with all the snow still covering it, it's the one all the other cars are to scared drive on.
If you wan to see the number fall down to 14-15, hit the resest buttom and take a drive out of the city, head to the Fairview Mall or out to St.Annes and walk the board walk( yes I know it would be a little cold right now)
Take care and don't forget to wave, I crave the wave!
By the way what dealer did you go to?
12-09-2010, 09:03 AM
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Re: Is this for real? Gas sucker!!
We have a 09 Wrangler X with 2" lift and 285/70/17 Goodyears. Mostly highway driving and the last tank I got to 400k finally !! I thought I would be finding out how far it will go after the low fuel light came on !
12-09-2010, 10:36 PM
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Re: Is this for real? Gas sucker!!
even in on the rocks 4 low i get better than that.. well, not much, but I drive the Coquihalla and the Hope-Princeton at 2500 to 5000 rpm for a couple hours every month, and I get no worse than 17-18 l/100km, by the time I've gotten to Ft. Mac I've averaged back to 12 l/100 km.
I'll start a thread next month and post up what I get with 37" tires and 5:13 gears.
(merry Christmas to me)
I'll start a thread next month and post up what I get with 37" tires and 5:13 gears.
(merry Christmas to me
)
