boosting gas milage

zooker · 03-21-06, 06:29 PM

lets face it gas is not going to return to the $1.50 mark ever again. i own a 73 jeep cherokee-2 door- all time 4x4 with a 360 carberated moter. with the 35" mud terrains on it i get and impressive 8 miles to the gallon.

and you wonder why i don't drive it more often huh??
i am not looking to boost it in this gas chugger as i don't drive it alot..

i do have a 2005 ford ranger 4x4 with a efi 3.0l v-6. packing stock 235-70-15 tires that i drive alot. when i bought the truck new-in august- it had 235-70-15 good year wrangler tires on it and bone stock intake.milage was a depressing 17 mpg after 6 months -prior to mods- it still was getting only 18 miles per gallon. the mods i added were a k&n drop in cold air intake filter, a mass air sensor, and a set of 4 touring tires. the k&n filter i got at auto zone for $75 the mass air sensor is a vortecx-it's rifled-$125, and 4 new kumo 795 performance touring 235-70-15 tires. my milage jumped to 26 mpg. i now have 30K miles on the truck my average weekly milage is 500 miles or 1.5 tanks of gas. the milage gain is about 1 tank of gas every other month or $180 a year saved in gas. in 5 years thats $900 bucks...

think about it.....

zooker

pig n jig · 03-21-06, 06:41 PM

Zooker, Its good to see your still alive and well. Where have you been ?P N J

Bender · 03-21-06, 07:32 PM

I try to get better mileage for fun pretty much sometimes, the $ saved doesn't hurt either. Rolling resitance of different tires does make a big difference and you need to keep an eye on the air pressure. I run mine at or near the top limit for the tires, which is 44 on my snow tires and 52 on my summer tires. Driving style also makes a big difference with the diesel. Motor up hills, coast as much as you can. I just can't seem to keep it slow on the expressways and that really kills my mileage, usually set cruise at 75-80. That and short trips where the motor is not warm are really bad since the burn is not very efficient.
The guys over at TDI Club have competitions with their VWs.

HulaPopr · 03-21-06, 09:33 PM

VW Turbo-diesel jetta,passat, or golf. They all get about 45-50 a gallon, but you don't have to pay for the price of a hybrid. Unless you're towing something, these cars are the way to go, not to mention incredible acceleration and handling...

bassinbob · 03-21-06, 10:09 PM

Those cars sound nice but I can't fit in them and be comfortable. I need something to haul the boat (truck, 4-wheel drive) that will fit my larger frame.LOL. My 96 Chevy is going to need replaced soon. The body and frame are in very good condition. I was wondering since the motor might need replaced if I should keep the truck and replace it with another motor? I get about 14 city and 18 highway.

Bob

pig n jig · 03-22-06, 05:21 PM

Zooker, If you want to save gas, Tell the woman to get another job, because you quit work to save gas money. Then tell her by the way Honey, Can I have a $50.00 bill for gas in the boat ?

P N J

pig n jig · 03-22-06, 05:24 PM

Maybe when Doc becomes a doctor he can precribe us a week off from work at a time to go fishing ?Write up as outdoors therapy or some fancy title so it looks legit.

P N J

JB · 03-22-06, 05:34 PM

pnj,
i wanna see his phone bill sometime, the heck with the gas bill rofl

bassnman30 · 03-22-06, 06:09 PM

Zook,
My boat engine gets appx. 2 miles to the gal.

So there, you think your doing so good, beat that !

zooker · 03-22-06, 07:07 PM

yeah mine gets a misely 5 miles to the gallon as you put it "i think mine burns the gas while it's on the trailer"

jb
lmao over $100 a month

zooker

bassintom · 03-22-06, 09:10 PM

at WOT i think my old suzuki gets about a mile to the gal.ouch

1FASTLASER · 03-23-06, 08:45 AM

Funny you should mention that tom. Most people push there rigs at WOT at all times and dont realize they could save some fuel by backing off the throttle some. I am one of the worst for drivin like a bat outta hell at all times. I have on occasions backed off the throttle and it results in saved fuel. Most rigs will still do the same speed if they are setup correctly when you back off the throttle some. The last few 100 rpms are neat to hear and see but using up fuel.

bassintom · 03-23-06, 02:49 PM

i know backing off even a little helps,but....i REALLY enjoy going 60+ with a 30ft roostertail.that's part of the fun of owning a boat...lol
and with that new steering system,it's...."look ma no hands!"..haaaaaaaaaaa

bassnman30 · 03-26-06, 02:46 PM

Zook,
I have claimed that my boat drains gas while going down the road.
Same as your's while sitting on the trailer.
Wish mine got 5 miles to the gallon, I'd be out there today. Well maybe not today (got a NASCAR race) to watch. Go Tony !

Bass_fishing_girl · 03-27-06, 02:21 AM

I remember when cigarettes went to $1.50 i thought i would quit smoking! Now they are dble that, i think that's where the gas prices are headed...

bassintom · 03-27-06, 09:27 AM

i said when cigarettes went from 29 cents a pack to 75 cents i'd quit....then i said when they went to a dollar i'd quit.then $2.00....then 3 and so on...when they hit $5 a pack that did...quit for 7 months...now i'm smoking some cheap little cigars that are $1.19 a pack for 20...cheyennes or something like that.

zooker · 03-27-06, 06:14 PM

i quit when camels went over$2.50 a pack

zooker

lizardsrule · 03-27-06, 11:17 PM

Still smoking, just order off the internet for about $1.75 per pack, just like marlboro lights LOL.

Lizards

03-21-06, 06:29 PM	#1
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	boosting gas milage lets face it gas is not going to return to the $1.50 mark ever again. i own a 73 jeep cherokee-2 door- all time 4x4 with a 360 carberated moter. with the 35" mud terrains on it i get and impressive 8 miles to the gallon. and you wonder why i don't drive it more often huh?? i am not looking to boost it in this gas chugger as i don't drive it alot.. i do have a 2005 ford ranger 4x4 with a efi 3.0l v-6. packing stock 235-70-15 tires that i drive alot. when i bought the truck new-in august- it had 235-70-15 good year wrangler tires on it and bone stock intake.milage was a depressing 17 mpg after 6 months -prior to mods- it still was getting only 18 miles per gallon. the mods i added were a k&n drop in cold air intake filter, a mass air sensor, and a set of 4 touring tires. the k&n filter i got at auto zone for $75 the mass air sensor is a vortecx-it's rifled-$125, and 4 new kumo 795 performance touring 235-70-15 tires. my milage jumped to 26 mpg. i now have 30K miles on the truck my average weekly milage is 500 miles or 1.5 tanks of gas. the milage gain is about 1 tank of gas every other month or $180 a year saved in gas. in 5 years thats $900 bucks... think about it..... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09 Last edited by zooker; 03-21-06 at 06:47 PM.

03-21-06, 09:33 PM	#4
HulaPopr BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,282	VW Turbo-diesel jetta,passat, or golf. They all get about 45-50 a gallon, but you don't have to pay for the price of a hybrid. Unless you're towing something, these cars are the way to go, not to mention incredible acceleration and handling... __________________ Orland, FL To do list: catch a bass on a c-rig catch a bass on a swimbait

03-21-06, 10:09 PM	#5
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Those cars sound nice but I can't fit in them and be comfortable. I need something to haul the boat (truck, 4-wheel drive) that will fit my larger frame.LOL. My 96 Chevy is going to need replaced soon. The body and frame are in very good condition. I was wondering since the motor might need replaced if I should keep the truck and replace it with another motor? I get about 14 city and 18 highway. Bob __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

03-22-06, 06:09 PM	#9
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Zook, My boat engine gets appx. 2 miles to the gal. So there, you think your doing so good, beat that ! __________________ Lexington,NC.

03-22-06, 07:07 PM	#10
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	yeah mine gets a misely 5 miles to the gallon as you put it "i think mine burns the gas while it's on the trailer" jb lmao over $100 a month zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-21-06, 06:41 PM	#2
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Zooker, Its good to see your still alive and well. Where have you been ?P N J

03-21-06, 07:32 PM	#3
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I try to get better mileage for fun pretty much sometimes, the $ saved doesn't hurt either. Rolling resitance of different tires does make a big difference and you need to keep an eye on the air pressure. I run mine at or near the top limit for the tires, which is 44 on my snow tires and 52 on my summer tires. Driving style also makes a big difference with the diesel. Motor up hills, coast as much as you can. I just can't seem to keep it slow on the expressways and that really kills my mileage, usually set cruise at 75-80. That and short trips where the motor is not warm are really bad since the burn is not very efficient. The guys over at TDI Club have competitions with their VWs.

03-22-06, 05:21 PM	#6
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Zooker, If you want to save gas, Tell the woman to get another job, because you quit work to save gas money. Then tell her by the way Honey, Can I have a $50.00 bill for gas in the boat ? P N J

03-22-06, 05:24 PM	#7
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Maybe when Doc becomes a doctor he can precribe us a week off from work at a time to go fishing ?Write up as outdoors therapy or some fancy title so it looks legit. P N J

03-22-06, 05:34 PM	#8
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	pnj, i wanna see his phone bill sometime, the heck with the gas bill rofl

03-22-06, 09:10 PM	#11
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	at WOT i think my old suzuki gets about a mile to the gal.ouch __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

03-23-06, 08:45 AM	#12
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Funny you should mention that tom. Most people push there rigs at WOT at all times and dont realize they could save some fuel by backing off the throttle some. I am one of the worst for drivin like a bat outta hell at all times. I have on occasions backed off the throttle and it results in saved fuel. Most rigs will still do the same speed if they are setup correctly when you back off the throttle some. The last few 100 rpms are neat to hear and see but using up fuel. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

03-23-06, 02:49 PM	#13
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	i know backing off even a little helps,but....i REALLY enjoy going 60+ with a 30ft roostertail.that's part of the fun of owning a boat...lol and with that new steering system,it's...."look ma no hands!"..haaaaaaaaaaa __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

03-26-06, 02:46 PM	#14
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Zook, I have claimed that my boat drains gas while going down the road. Same as your's while sitting on the trailer. Wish mine got 5 miles to the gallon, I'd be out there today. Well maybe not today (got a NASCAR race) to watch. Go Tony ! __________________ Lexington,NC.

03-27-06, 02:21 AM	#15
Bass_fishing_girl BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 1,383	I remember when cigarettes went to $1.50 i thought i would quit smoking! Now they are dble that, i think that's where the gas prices are headed... __________________ Texas Give us this day our daily limit :D

03-27-06, 09:27 AM	#16
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	i said when cigarettes went from 29 cents a pack to 75 cents i'd quit....then i said when they went to a dollar i'd quit.then $2.00....then 3 and so on...when they hit $5 a pack that did...quit for 7 months...now i'm smoking some cheap little cigars that are $1.19 a pack for 20...cheyennes or something like that. __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

03-27-06, 06:14 PM	#17
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i quit when camels went over$2.50 a pack zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-27-06, 11:17 PM	#18
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Still smoking, just order off the internet for about $1.75 per pack, just like marlboro lights LOL. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

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