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The econobox mpg threads are intense. I like that too. But hey they don't have their own class action suit!
despite the big debate on the Commander being a "gas guzzler" I am looking to purchase one. from what I have heard about the Trailblazer which is the other we were looking at, it is not much better. anyhow I was wondering if anyone got better milage out of the v6 compared to the v8. Usually the obvious is that the v6 would be better but the sticker epa is pretty much the same.
thanks!!!!
If you tow things, live down a mud track in the woods, or use it to run on trails, the Commander is a good vehicle to own, but for commuting?
The gas mileage is just plain never going to be very good, that needs to be accepted. However, keeping the tire pressure up, avoiding lots of short trips, keeping the speed down on the highway and driving very gently will help maximize mileage.
I'll also kills fewer people outside my car -pedestrians and other drivers/passengers. Take your philosophy to the max- don't care about others outside your car, gas mileage, air pollution or the risk of rollover - you should drive a tractor trailer.
Don't try to do that with a CRV!
How often do the regulars here go off road?
I thought the fun of these forums was to disagree?
Ok I'll chill.
It town I get about 16.5. I have a 2wd with the 4.7L V8. It is quiet on the road, rides very well,and was rock steady rain or shine.
My commander is a 2006, and it has only had one problem. The radio had to be replaced because only the right speakers had sound.
I am a little worried about oil consumption. It drinks a quart about every 2800 miles. I use Mobil One, and it might be a little more prone to consumption, or so I am told.
Overall, I like my Commander. It has a kick butt 6 cd player radio and great speakers. So far no water or other types of leaks. Reading this forum makes me a little worried, so I bought a factory warranty for 6 yrs. 85000 miles max care. I hope I don't use it. Mercedes diesels, well one of my employees had one that lasted over 250K with virtually no problems. I'd buy a commander with one.
I love the commander, great looks and a comfortable safe ride.
Both are a blast to drive, cost per mile? around the same
Anyway, 4.7 V8 under the hood, foot made of lead, tow 2 ATV's back and forth from NJ to New Brunswick Canada regularly. The worst milage ever was just around 8 mpg for 1200 miles (R/T). Air conditioning was on full the whole time too. With no trailer and my wife driving in rural NJ, we average about 15 mpg. Around town I average around 11. There is some stop and go, but mostly go - ave speed limits in towns around 45 mph.
It is what it is at this point. I happen to live near and purchased from one of the best Jeep dealers in the US (Franklin Sussex). I love the Commader's commanding seats up front. The middle row is fine for regular sized folks; the rear seat is a joke. And, worse than that, it robs valuable storage area. She has 36K miles on her now and I am beginning to think of replacing her - as gas goes up in price, the value of the truck (already low - around 15K trade on a good day) will drop - hit 50K miles and it'll drop like a stone.
But what other cinder block shaped vehicles are out there for us?? Suggestions?
For the person who asked about the mileage difference between the 3.7 and 5.7. With the variable displacement engine in the HEMI, I find that over 1/2 the time on a level expressway I'm only running on 4 cylinders so that is probably why the mileage is so good. Also, around town I frequently see it go into "fuel saver" mode where, with the 3.7 it has to struggle to move the vehicle so you're going to use a similar amount of fuel.
and roomy, for a single guy. It has a 5.7L Hemi
with variable displacement engine. On the straight
away, I drive on 4 cyl in 'power saver' mode and get
24 mpg @ 50 mph. I've found the sweet spot to be around 1500 rpm, if you aren't in a rush to get somewhere, it will increase your mpg by 5-10 mpg.
I expect after more break in to average 26-28 mpg on regular gasoline. I am happy with my MDE. A few suggestions; when approaching a stop light, put in neutral and coast up to it. When taking off, when you reach 25mph, 'Resume' cruise control. And run on 1/2 fuel to increase milage. Use Quaker+Slick50.
and roomy, for a single guy. It has a 5.7L Hemi
with variable displacement engine. On the straight
away, I drive on 4 cyl in 'power saver' mode and get
24 mpg @ 50 mph. I've found the sweet spot to be around 1500 rpm, if you aren't in a rush to get somewhere, it will increase your mpg by 5-10 mpg.
I expect after more break in to average 26-28 mpg on regular gasoline. I am happy with my MDE. A few suggestions; when approaching a stop light, put in neutral and coast up to it. When taking off, when you reach 25mph, 'Resume' cruise control. And run on 1/2 fuel to increase milage. Use Quaker+Slick50.
But $ is #2. Is there anything we can add to the gas to increase performance? A certain level or type of fuel? ANYTHING to make the situation just a bit better? Any thoughts would be much appriciated.
Did I make a bad choice???
After getting on highway I hit reset on the mpg and at around 2k rpm 60 mph it will slowly level off between 20 and 22 mpg
Before getting out of my parking spot I hit reset and by the time I get to the highway it will read anywhere from 9 to 13 mpg depending how many red lights I hit
If I don't hit reset for a day the reading will stay around 16 mpg
I hit reset because this is long term avg mpg reading, maybe some aren't getting correct readings by not hitting reset?
Never expected good gas miles out of a cement box but city is about what sticker says and highway is above. As far as lawsuit I can't see how that would even be entered into court when sticker states your miles may vary.
In any case I love the jeep, just enough power (i don't tow) and smooth ride.
One other thing on whistel sound, check pass fender, there is a bag thing in there make sure it is stuffed in tight, also check gasket on windsheild molding mine was out alittle, after i fixed those two no more whistel.
Midgrade and premium have detergents in them (if you're buying gas, not goat piss from an off-brand station). this keeps the TINY injector nozzle holes clear.
My wife's '97 5.9L truck got 9-10 mpg for its first 70,000 miles and ran FINE. At 70,000 miles we started putting premium and midgrade in it and it ran the same... BUT the mileage got up to 18 at 55 mpg, but who drives 55 for long distances? At 65 it still gets 15-16 using midgrade.
Sorry, gas QUALITY matters evenif the goat-piss runs FINE.
And just to make it a real kick in the head, it has depreciated at an even more monstrous rate than other vehicles, ensuring that we hold onto it for at least a couple more years. Given my druthers, I would trade it in on a Ford Flex Limited tomorrow. Much better mileage and a lot more usable room . . . .
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So what is it we are doing and not complaining about like everyone else who complains ago fuel cost and fuel usage. We drive the same way, Keeping ones foot out of the four barrel (sort of speak) maintain the tire pressure, routinely change the oil.. maintain the fluids etc etc..
I guess one thing we don't have is the best news on why we are saving or spending the same money of fuel.. We don't have kids.. we don't have to drive their butts to soccer or basketball games.. etc etc.. Just seems if your going to do allot of running and you keep going back and forth instead of out and back in one trip.. there is where all your gas cost is going.
Hey Big Jeep For Two Little People.. Don't you love it..