Hi

I get 17 MPG up from 15 when it was new. I know have 25000 on it.

I drive a straight 44 mile shot eachway with AC on.

I think it sucks.

Should have bought a hybred if MPG was going to be a issue for you. Not sure what, if any mods you've done to your KJ, but some mods will lower milage.

Well living in Hawaii myself, I don't think any of the highway miles are true highway miles. Mainly because traffic rarely goes a steady pace and often is stop and go. Especially during rush hour. Naturally your situation might be different. But I drive 20miles one way to work and average about 18mpg.


Justin

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2005 Blue KJ Renegade
Too big to fit into most LA parking garages.

Give us a little more info...

1) Do you have to start/stop much on your trip?
If so, accelerate SLOWLY. If not, try to maintain the same speed (ideally high enough to engage the trans lock ~ 45-50 mph) but do NOT exceed 60 mph unless you just have to.

2) Do you use the cruise control?
If you're on hilly terrain you may get better mileage NOT using it. If you're on flat terrain, use it like you're addicted to it.

3) Is your trip relatively level, or are there lots of hills?
Obviously, you won't get mileage as good if you're driving up/down hills a lot.

4) Have you put new plugs/wires in it yet? (you're about due)
The stock plugs/wires are known to be pretty well done by about the 25K mark. Buy some decent plugs (no need to buy the very most expensive ones) and a good set of wires.

5) What kind/size of tires are you running?
Stock (or close to it) size tires with a non-aggressive tread will typically yield the best mileage.

6) What tire pressure are you running?
Keep it at 35 psi Minimum for best mileage.

7) Are you checking your tire pressure regularly?
Maybe you're losing pressure occasionally? Check it at least monthly.

When the weather is cool enough, run with the windows down and air off.

Luis

ps. I've eeked out as high as 24 mpg from mine for mostly highway mileage on a tankful of gas by following these suggestions above.

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2005 Silver Liberty Renegade Rocky Mountain Edition 4x4 with Tow Pkg, Trac-Loc. Have had CJ5, CJ7, and a '99 TJ.