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Title: MPG #?
Post by: HotRod on October 20, 2003, 05:11:51 PM
All this talk about milage but no #.I got a 95" w/32 & 5.83.I get about 160 to a tank w/a 1.5 gals to spare. Roughly 20-21 mpg .Is that about the average?




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Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: tonka-toy on October 20, 2003, 07:03:40 PM
you are gettin more to the gallon than i get from mine
i tank her up and run about 125 miles before needing to fill very very quickly
i reckon about 16-17 mpg

sad but worth it when we kick landrover ass. ;D
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: Rhinoman on October 21, 2003, 12:02:30 AM
Hey Simon, don't forget they are smaller gallons too :( I get around 25 to a full size imperial gallon.
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: pesuazo on October 21, 2003, 09:20:55 AM
I drive a lot from Asheville, NC to Clayton, NC. It is about 280 miles. I make it there with 10 gallons driving at 75-80 MPH. That is 28 MPG.
I have a 1994 Tracker 2WD
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: jdraper on October 21, 2003, 12:05:52 PM
I'm getting around 20mpg.  I'm running 32's with a 4.16 xfer case re-gear.
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: wildgoody on October 22, 2003, 04:51:55 AM
Divide miles by gallons or
Km by L .
160 miles in a 2 door
or 4 door?, 4 door has bigger
tank, I always got 20-22 MPG
89 8V 1.6L 2 door Conv Stock.
now with 31" and stock gears
turbocharged I get 180 miles/tank
about 18 MPG.

You must specify what vehicle you
got, engine type and tire size/gearing
or the numbers don't mean squat.

Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: Mike71 on October 22, 2003, 10:22:08 AM
i have a completely stock 91 2 door tracker i was getting 14-15 mpg untill i changed the spark plugs last week

i havent used a full tank since i changed the plugs but it was full and now its a litle less then half at 130miles  so isnt that 26mpg? or near
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: wildgoody on October 22, 2003, 10:34:06 AM
Unless they fit the Tracker with a bigger
tank, you are about 23 or 24 best guess.
run it to the E, fill it up and divide miles
by the gallons you put in, Wala  MPG!!
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: HotRod on October 22, 2003, 10:44:54 AM
I'd figure its a given being mines a 95, its got the 16v and doesn't everybody have a 2dr conv?Just kidd'in, sometimes I would like a 4dr (bout every time I pack up to go wheelin).I'm trying to find a good way to put a x-tra gas can on that CALMINI swing away back bumper.
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: wildgoody on October 22, 2003, 11:13:04 AM
4 doors might be nice, but when the going gets
tight, I'm glad I'm 2 feet shorter, the turning
radius is still kind of bad with 33"s on it.

need more room, build a small hauler trailer
for the gear and spares, might even be able
to pull a pop-up camper with an extension on
the front for all your junk to ride in .
:D
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: Natebert on October 22, 2003, 05:18:56 PM
We were running;
31 inch tires.  (now 33s)
5.83 gears
1.6L 16v
4 door
K&N air filter
2 inch exhaust (no header)
high-flow catalytic converter
flowmaster muffler
3 inch body lift
3+ inch custom suspension lift
~500lbs extra gear bolted to truck.  (bumper, stereo box, etc)
Roof rack (extra wind resistance)

We are getting about;
~18-20 mpg highway
~16-18 mpg city

I feel that this is about right with all of the modifications.  NONE of which help m.p.g.

Hope this helps.
~Nate
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: HotRod on October 22, 2003, 05:41:28 PM
  I'm running with a K&N and a turbo muf.Any place special for a high fRe: MPG #?
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: HotRod on October 23, 2003, 02:07:04 PM
How did that happen? I meant whats a good High-flow cat for the tracker?Who makes them and whats the going price for one these days? Haven't had to deal with a cat B-4.
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: Natebert on October 23, 2003, 03:56:05 PM
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How did that happen? I meant whats a good High-flow cat for the tracker?Who makes them and whats the going price for one these days? Haven't had to deal with a cat B-4.


Since its illegal to replace a working cat.  I just asked my local muffler shop to inspect my 'severely damaged' stock catalytic converter.  They didn't hesitate to replace it with my supplied DynoMax high flow cat.

*grin*  
It was about ~$90 from discount converter dot com

~Nate
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: Z3bra on October 24, 2003, 12:37:53 PM
And just remember that big rocks are awfully rough on Cats so if you need to make it happen to facilitate a replacement that's always an option.  Heck I bet a big rock on a floor jack in your driveway would do the trick even if you accidentally missed the framerail and jacked the rock into the cat.  But of course that would be illegal so whatever you do, don't do that.  ;D
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: wildgoody on October 24, 2003, 02:46:09 PM
HMMMMMMMMMM........ Big Rock .......
I need a bigger Cat......Here Kitty Kitty
;D
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: dectar99 on April 09, 2012, 08:44:37 PM
My 98 Tracker stock 4dr 5 speed w/ 205/70 X 15 stock tires & I am getting 29.87 MPG in town, but then I drive at 40MPH to & from work 40 miles city streets each day.  Oooo I did remove the rear seat, so I guess that's the .87...LOL
  I am sure that will will be history when I go to the 235/70 X 15 larger tires.... but god I love it!!
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: Jonny Rash on April 10, 2012, 06:24:22 AM
My stock 90 4wd Sidekick gets 26 mpg in mixed city/highway driving.
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: keith on April 10, 2012, 12:08:30 PM
Holy Old Thread Batman!  I was reading the thread and saw a post by Natebert.  He's been gone for years!  My trackers got as low as 15 in the winter and as high as 24 in the summer.  All were stock automatics.  My 05 Wrangler sadly has averaged 15 over the last two years I've owned it.
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: airdale navy on April 10, 2012, 04:38:07 PM
91 kick
235/75/15 tires
1.6/8v
2dr
5.12 gears
k&n air filter
2in suspension lift
21to22MPG
Title: Re: MPG #?
Post by: dectar99 on April 10, 2012, 07:18:03 PM
Sorry I forgot to say that my 98 is a 2WD, will be a 4WD if I can find a cheep doner