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Efficient driveline?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jw60, Oct 14, 2011.

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  1. Oct 19, 2011
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    X2 The Jeep wasnt designed to be a mileage beast....just look at the windashield
     
    blevisay, Oct 19, 2011
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    unclebill

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    but what if i put spoilers and fairings an such on the slug?
     
    unclebill, Oct 19, 2011
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    So I gotta quit driving the Jeep to work every day? It gets better mileage than my truck anyhow..:rofl:
     
    Patrick, Oct 19, 2011
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    Hansh

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    Best way to improve fuel mileage is to stay off the skinny pedal. Use a vacuum gauge and try to keep it at max vacuum. Weight does make a difference, but it is minimal in this case.
     
    Hansh, Oct 19, 2011
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  5. Oct 20, 2011
    Jw60

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    yep the windshield takes over 100lbs of push at 55mph,
     
    Jw60, Oct 20, 2011
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