[WildCJ5]

I was looking at the Jeep site and they list the 2.5 at 19/20 mpg. Is that really all you get? I know its comparing apples to oranges but my Civic doubles that and only has three horses less. So what are you guys getting out of the 2.5 and 4.0 TJ's? I was thinking about a TJ for the commute.

WildCJ5
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[Guest]

I think that 19/20 is quite a bit generous. I had a 97 TJ with a 2.5L back in '97 and while I dont remember exactly what kind of mileage I got, I do remember being amazed at how poor it was. You have to remember, driving a Jeep is like pushing a big cracker box through the air. Look into the 4.0L, I wouldnt be surprised if they got better mileage. Not to mention the 2.5's performance - or lack of. Here is something that has baffled me to new heights; I just replaced the 2.5L in my 92 Wrangler with a TBI 350, and Im actually getting BETTER freeway mileage. Its only marginal, but hey, I'll take it!

Holy sh*t thats a long way down!

 

[JEEPN]

Our '97 with 3.54's, 31's, 4.0 , 5 speed and a heavy foot gets 17 routinely with as much as 19 on the highway. It's nevr gotten below 16 though, even warming it up in the winter.

JEEPN
Winter Harbor, Maine
'81 CJ-8 Scrambled, It's a Jeep, Chevy, IHC kinda thing!
'88.5 Zuki, 5" Calmini, Locked, Swamped, Rolled, and just generally broken in right!