Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
#61
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
I do about 10-20 miles a day on the interstate max. Speed limit here is 70.
The rest of my usual 100 or miles a day is as I described previously, and
that is why I think it is doing so well.
Bryan
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> We may guess he never drives faster than fifty five where
> aerodynamics plays a bigger roll.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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> ElAlumbrado wrote:
>>
>> Bryan, you are the only person I have ever heard of that claims more
>> than 18-19 mpg out of a 4-cylinder Wrangler. I expect 14-15 mpg out of
>> mine (a 2000/5-speed), and sometimes see as much as 17. A neighbor has a
>> 2005 4-cylinder/6-speed Wrangler and does a little better, but still
>> does not see as much as 20 mpg.
>>
>> What are you doing differently than the rest of us?
>>
>> El Alumbrado
>> "Civis Texanus Sum"
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The rest of my usual 100 or miles a day is as I described previously, and
that is why I think it is doing so well.
Bryan
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> We may guess he never drives faster than fifty five where
> aerodynamics plays a bigger roll.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> ElAlumbrado wrote:
>>
>> Bryan, you are the only person I have ever heard of that claims more
>> than 18-19 mpg out of a 4-cylinder Wrangler. I expect 14-15 mpg out of
>> mine (a 2000/5-speed), and sometimes see as much as 17. A neighbor has a
>> 2005 4-cylinder/6-speed Wrangler and does a little better, but still
>> does not see as much as 20 mpg.
>>
>> What are you doing differently than the rest of us?
>>
>> El Alumbrado
>> "Civis Texanus Sum"
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#62
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the bac
lot
Dave Milne wrote:
> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited for
> > > this truck.
> > >
> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> >
> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> >
> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the 4-cylinder
> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> >
> > El Alumbrado
> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> >
> >
lot
Dave Milne wrote:
> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited for
> > > this truck.
> > >
> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> >
> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> >
> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the 4-cylinder
> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> >
> > El Alumbrado
> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> >
> >
#63
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the bac
lot
Dave Milne wrote:
> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited for
> > > this truck.
> > >
> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> >
> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> >
> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the 4-cylinder
> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> >
> > El Alumbrado
> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> >
> >
lot
Dave Milne wrote:
> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited for
> > > this truck.
> > >
> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> >
> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> >
> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the 4-cylinder
> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> >
> > El Alumbrado
> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> >
> >
#64
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the bac
lot
Dave Milne wrote:
> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited for
> > > this truck.
> > >
> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> >
> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> >
> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the 4-cylinder
> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> >
> > El Alumbrado
> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> >
> >
lot
Dave Milne wrote:
> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited for
> > > this truck.
> > >
> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> >
> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> >
> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the 4-cylinder
> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> >
> > El Alumbrado
> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> >
> >
#65
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the bac
lot
Dave Milne wrote:
> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited for
> > > this truck.
> > >
> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> >
> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> >
> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the 4-cylinder
> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> >
> > El Alumbrado
> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> >
> >
lot
Dave Milne wrote:
> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited for
> > > this truck.
> > >
> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> >
> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> >
> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the 4-cylinder
> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> >
> > El Alumbrado
> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> >
> >
#66
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
looks like.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
for
> > > > this truck.
> > > >
> > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > >
> > > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
thing
> > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > >
> > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
4-cylinder
> > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > >
> > > El Alumbrado
> > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > >
> > >
>
looks like.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
for
> > > > this truck.
> > > >
> > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > >
> > > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
thing
> > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > >
> > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
4-cylinder
> > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > >
> > > El Alumbrado
> > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > >
> > >
>
#67
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
looks like.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
for
> > > > this truck.
> > > >
> > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > >
> > > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
thing
> > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > >
> > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
4-cylinder
> > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > >
> > > El Alumbrado
> > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > >
> > >
>
looks like.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
for
> > > > this truck.
> > > >
> > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > >
> > > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
thing
> > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > >
> > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
4-cylinder
> > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > >
> > > El Alumbrado
> > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > >
> > >
>
#68
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Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
looks like.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
for
> > > > this truck.
> > > >
> > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > >
> > > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
thing
> > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > >
> > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
4-cylinder
> > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > >
> > > El Alumbrado
> > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > >
> > >
>
looks like.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
for
> > > > this truck.
> > > >
> > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > >
> > > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
thing
> > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > >
> > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
4-cylinder
> > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > >
> > > El Alumbrado
> > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > >
> > >
>
#69
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
Send us a photo link when you get it; would be interested to see what it
looks like.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
for
> > > > this truck.
> > > >
> > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > >
> > > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
thing
> > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > >
> > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
4-cylinder
> > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > >
> > > El Alumbrado
> > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > >
> > >
>
looks like.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
> i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
> > I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
> > > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
> > > > Hi folks,
> > > >
> > > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
> > > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
for
> > > > this truck.
> > > >
> > > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
> > > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
> > > >
> > > > What do you think?
> > >
> > > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
> > > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
> > > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
> > > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
> > > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor
thing
> > > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
> > > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
> > > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
> > > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
> > >
> > > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
4-cylinder
> > > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
> > >
> > > El Alumbrado
> > > "Civis Texanus Sum"
> > >
> > >
>
#70
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Is 2.4 I4 really enough for a Wrangler?
Did you see it yourself?
Where is this "back lot"?
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
>i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
>bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
>> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>>
>> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
>> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
>> > > Hi folks,
>> > >
>> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
>> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
>> > > for
>> > > this truck.
>> > >
>> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
>> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
>> > >
>> > > What do you think?
>> >
>> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
>> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
>> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
>> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
>> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
>> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
>> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
>> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
>> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
>> >
>> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
>> > 4-cylinder
>> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
>> >
>> > El Alumbrado
>> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
>> >
>> >
>
Where is this "back lot"?
"mic canic" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:427E9AC1.FC9FDF3F@cac.net...
>i was told Saturday we have a diesel wrangler waiting to be prepped in the
>bac
> lot
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
>
>> I don't believe they make a diesel Wrangler anywhere.
>>
>> Dave Milne, Scotland
>> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>>
>> "ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:6f1c5$427d9166$943f9512$14355@STARBAND.NET...
>> > "Indirecto" <indirecto@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:d5h58j$ukd$1@news1.nivel5.cl...
>> > > Hi folks,
>> > >
>> > > I live in Chile and the only engine option for a Wrangler is a 2.4L
>> > > gasoline I4. It seems to me that this engine is not really suited
>> > > for
>> > > this truck.
>> > >
>> > > It seems to me that the 2.8 I4 diesel in the Liberty (Cherokee down
>> > > here) would be a much better choice, but alas, it's not available.
>> > >
>> > > What do you think?
>> >
>> > If you plan on doing *any* freeway or highway driving, avoid the
>> > 4-cylinder. I have a 4-cylinder 2000 Wrangler that (1) will just plain
>> > not reach 70 mph under any circumstances and (2) gets no more than 17
>> > mpg under the best of conditions. The little 4-cylinder is just not
>> > enough engine for this vehicle and you'll end up running the poor thing
>> > at max power most of the time (which is not a good thing to do to any
>> > engine). It is, however, a great around-town run-about, seems pretty
>> > happy at 34-45 mph (still returning only 14-17 mpg, though), and has
>> > sufficient power for most "light duty" offroad chores.
>> >
>> > Yes, a diesel Wrangler would be a much better choice than the
>> > 4-cylinder
>> > gas engine. Too bad Jeep won't sell us one here in the States.
>> >
>> > El Alumbrado
>> > "Civis Texanus Sum"
>> >
>> >
>