Gas Mileage and What Gender Owner

rico · 05-11-2003, 01:03 AM

I know a lot has been discussed about the gas mileage with the Liberty. I have over 15,000 miles and the best I have got is 20.6.
I have found that my optimum speed for best mileage is 62 mph. That is when the overdrive kicks in and I run at about 2100 rpms.
Not much good on the Interstate, but on a 55 mph hwy it's not bad.

Also, there was talk about how many women drive the Liberty. I have checked it out and in my informal survey it runs about 60 % women.

I heard on the radio today however, that women comprise 34 % of Hummer drivers!!

I thought that was interesting.

SiLveRLiB2k2 · 05-11-2003, 01:39 AM

was getting bout 16 mpg....drivin usually 75-80.....w/ traffic mixed in..
recently changed to synthetic blend oil....and first 2 calculations...Ive been getting about 18 mpg...w/ same driving habits...

I do see a lot of females driving the lib around the city....(NYC) but then again, i see a lot of women drive a lot of other SUV's here...so...nothing new.....(i heard somewhere..this lil saying....."the bigger the SUV, the smaller the woman driving it....

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chemguy · 05-11-2003, 02:13 AM

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-=- originally posted by SiLveRLiB2k2 -=-
....(i heard somewhere..this lil saying....."the bigger the SUV, the smaller the woman driving it....

)

Come to Texas, and this little saying will be proven time and time again.....then there are also the big mommas that drive little cars, go figure!

j-ajday · 05-11-2003, 02:25 AM

Gas Mileage and What Gender Owner: he,he - topics together: the male gets 15 MPG (foot on the throttle excessively) and the female gets 30 MPG (drives slowly - so as not to spill her groceries/kiddies).
And also, in general - the bigger the SUV, the more obnoxious the driving behavior.

ntropy · 05-11-2003, 09:37 AM

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-=- originally posted by chemguy -=-
Come to Texas, and this little saying will be proven time and time again.....

My wife is 5'1" and she drives the 4x4 Suburban...

PlayerH15 · 05-11-2003, 11:29 AM

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-=- originally posted by SiLveRLiB2k2 -=-
."the bigger the SUV, the smaller the woman driving it....

)

hehe .. I'm 5'9 155 and I drive a Liberty 4x4! So I guess I'm in the middle on that one

ralfwalter · 05-11-2003, 03:33 PM

I have 10K miles on this KJ. I'm the only one that drives it - since my wife is bumping into things A LOT lately. LOL

ANyhoo - looks like 18mpg is what I'm gettin - when it was damn cold out I was getting 15-16. Yeah I COULD get 20 if I drove like my grandma on a Sunday afternoon, but screw that. My KJ sees 80mph every day.

MTN GTO · 05-11-2003, 05:19 PM

16+k mi. Have been getting ~ 16.7 mi/gal. Since spring haven't really been doing any calculations (no trip computer) , but have been averaging 300 mi./tank. I've seen other guys driving like the devil was on their tales *ahem SilverLib2k2* but I try to keep a light foot on the skinny pedal.Better for gas consumption.
Strictly male

DMAG_ZJ · 05-11-2003, 05:30 PM

I still haven't reached 15 mpg yet. But then again this is NY....

zskys · 05-11-2003, 05:45 PM

Gas mileage: Don't know, never really cared to track it. If I was concerned about gas mileage I would have purchased another vehicle.

Gender: male

j-ajday · 05-11-2003, 05:46 PM

Cool picts LibertyKJ! Is that a location in NY (your sig. picts. - river, bay?)? the Garvin Wilderness rack is interesting - I guess I'll search on this. But anything you would care to add about it? Anthony (also)

j-ajday · 05-11-2003, 05:54 PM

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-=- originally posted by zskys -=-
Gas mileage: Don't know, never really cared to track it. If I was concerned about gas mileage I would have purchased another vehicle.

Gender: male

Actually that's true for me too. I looked at mileage published figures before I bought the Lib. (looked OK) - the Lib's other positive features sold me (well, many! - but includes the compact size for garage fit).

SiLveRLiB2k2 · 05-11-2003, 05:54 PM

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-=- originally posted by MTN GTO -=-
I've seen other guys driving like the devil was on their tales *ahem SilverLib2k2* but I try to keep a light foot on the skinny pedal.Better for gas consumption.
Strictly male

told ya that guy cut me off TWICE..had to get away from him....
ive been tame the past few times ive been out....im not saying im one of those maniacs that cut all three lanes just to get ahead one car.....but I am a brick foot at times...

RLSchube · 05-13-2003, 05:34 AM

My wife drive's the 2002 4X4 sport with the 3.7liter, 14 K I have added the k and n airfilter element and use semi-synthetic oil. 17 miles to gallon in the city haven't checked it on the road lately, haven't been. Of course I get the 1996 Cherokee! I am still driving a JEEP!

Ron S.

DMAG_ZJ · 05-13-2003, 09:21 AM

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-=- originally posted by j-ajday -=-
Cool picts LibertyKJ! Is that a location in NY (your sig. picts. - river, bay?)? the Garvin Wilderness rack is interesting - I guess I'll search on this. But anything you would care to add about it? Anthony (also)

Thanks! Those pics were taken in the East Hamptons at the last LOST "Reach the Beach" get-together. The Garvin rack is great! But without a fairing you get ALOT of wind noise. Also, if you are concerned about gas mileage, don't get it...you drop a couple miles per gallon.

Liberty-4-All · 05-13-2003, 10:49 AM

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-=- originally posted by rico -=-

I have found that my optimum speed for best mileage is 62 mph. That is when the overdrive kicks in and I run at about 2100 rpms.
Not much good on the Interstate, but on a 55 mph hwy it's not bad.

I posted something about that a while ago...I too get the best mileage at 2150 or so. That is when it is in OD and the torque convertor has locked up. With 32's I am traveling 68.5 at 2150 ( per my GPSr ) and I get about 17mpg.

farwellbooth · 05-13-2003, 03:43 PM

male, 16ish mpg

It's mostly males on this board but mostly females on the road in Libertys in Oregon.

CGBxWarPath_KHN · 05-13-2003, 03:45 PM

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-=- originally posted by farwellbooth -=-
male, 16ish mpg

It's mostly males on this board but mostly females on the road in Libertys in Oregon.

I live in Oregon and that's not true.

rjp321 · 05-13-2003, 03:58 PM

Male....typically get in the mid 16's even though mine is 95% highway driving, peak of 20.2. Seems to be improving as of late (passed 5k miles...maybe it's finally broken in???)

People say the same thing around here...that's more of a "female" vehicle. But I see mostly males driving them. I did notice that a lot of females drive the Sport models, and primarily males drive Limiteds and Renegades.

Doesn't matter....it's a neat vehicle no matter if it's considered to be a feminine or masculine vehicle!

BOB

Jeeters · 05-13-2003, 04:32 PM

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-=- originally posted by j-ajday -=-
also, in general - the bigger the SUV, the more obnoxious the driving behavior.

I think it's more like, "the bigger the SUV, the more oblivious the driving behavior".

05-11-2003, 01:03 AM	#1
rico Registered Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gas Mileage and What Gender Owner I know a lot has been discussed about the gas mileage with the Liberty. I have over 15,000 miles and the best I have got is 20.6. I have found that my optimum speed for best mileage is 62 mph. That is when the overdrive kicks in and I run at about 2100 rpms. Not much good on the Interstate, but on a 55 mph hwy it's not bad. Also, there was talk about how many women drive the Liberty. I have checked it out and in my informal survey it runs about 60 % women. I heard on the radio today however, that women comprise 34 % of Hummer drivers!! I thought that was interesting. __________________ L.O.S.T. #000096 H.O.G. #1233675 Whether ridin' a Harley or drivin' a Jeep There's sites to see and memories to keep You won't do it by sitting inside So get off your ass and ride, baby ride.

05-11-2003, 01:39 AM	#2
SiLveRLiB2k2 Registered Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 813 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	was getting bout 16 mpg....drivin usually 75-80.....w/ traffic mixed in.. recently changed to synthetic blend oil....and first 2 calculations...Ive been getting about 18 mpg...w/ same driving habits... I do see a lot of females driving the lib around the city....(NYC) but then again, i see a lot of women drive a lot of other SUV's here...so...nothing new.....(i heard somewhere..this lil saying....."the bigger the SUV, the smaller the woman driving it....) __________________ Driving just for the EF of it._/L.O.S.T North East #000086_/Silver KJ 2oo2 Limited_/ [Sylvania Silverstars]_/L.O.S.T in NYC since 2oo2_/ www.KJJEEP.com_/www.JeepKJ.com

05-11-2003, 02:25 AM	#4
j-ajday Registered Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Socialist Republic of Seattle Posts: 1,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gas Mileage and What Gender Owner: he,he - topics together: the male gets 15 MPG (foot on the throttle excessively) and the female gets 30 MPG (drives slowly - so as not to spill her groceries/kiddies). And also, in general - the bigger the SUV, the more obnoxious the driving behavior. __________________ Celebrate diversity: shotguns, pistols and rifles (i own 10 overall so far) 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited - trail rated badge: Ducks Unlimited/NRA member '04 Suzuki SV 650; '99 Subaru RS 5 speed

05-11-2003, 03:33 PM	#7
ralfwalter Registered Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm happy I have 10K miles on this KJ. I'm the only one that drives it - since my wife is bumping into things A LOT lately. LOL ANyhoo - looks like 18mpg is what I'm gettin - when it was damn cold out I was getting 15-16. Yeah I COULD get 20 if I drove like my grandma on a Sunday afternoon, but screw that. My KJ sees 80mph every day.

05-11-2003, 05:19 PM	#8
MTN GTO Registered Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: N.Y. Rockland county Posts: 308 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gas Mileage/Gender 16+k mi. Have been getting ~ 16.7 mi/gal. Since spring haven't really been doing any calculations (no trip computer) , but have been averaging 300 mi./tank. I've seen other guys driving like the devil was on their tales ahem SilverLib2k2 but I try to keep a light foot on the skinny pedal.Better for gas consumption. Strictly male __________________ L.O.S.T. #000110 KJ Sport /Patriot Blue/fog lamps/ sunroof/tinted windows/5-speed/4x4/ A/C /AM-FM CD cassette/Husky floor liners/Boulder Bars/engine,transfer case&gas tank skid plates 04-02 mfg date(yeah,it's lowered)

05-11-2003, 05:30 PM	#9
DMAG_ZJ Registered Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NY Posts: 740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I still haven't reached 15 mpg yet. But then again this is NY.... __________________ 95 ZJ Laredo 4.0L 4X4 RIP

05-11-2003, 05:45 PM	#10
zskys Registered Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Laurel Highlands (PA) Posts: 650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gas mileage: Don't know, never really cared to track it. If I was concerned about gas mileage I would have purchased another vehicle. Gender: male

05-11-2003, 05:46 PM	#11
j-ajday Registered Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Socialist Republic of Seattle Posts: 1,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cool picts LibertyKJ! Is that a location in NY (your sig. picts. - river, bay?)? the Garvin Wilderness rack is interesting - I guess I'll search on this. But anything you would care to add about it? Anthony (also) __________________ Celebrate diversity: shotguns, pistols and rifles (i own 10 overall so far) 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited - trail rated badge: Ducks Unlimited/NRA member '04 Suzuki SV 650; '99 Subaru RS 5 speed

05-13-2003, 05:34 AM	#14
RLSchube Registered Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's the wife's My wife drive's the 2002 4X4 sport with the 3.7liter, 14 K I have added the k and n airfilter element and use semi-synthetic oil. 17 miles to gallon in the city haven't checked it on the road lately, haven't been. Of course I get the 1996 Cherokee! I am still driving a JEEP! Ron S. __________________ 2002 Liberty and 1996 Cherokee with some mods and more to come. I like spending time with my family and my outside activities are numerous-An active member with RMEF and the Kights of Columbus. I like hunting, fishing, camping, and 4 wheeling when I get the chance. New Mexico is the land of Enchantment! L.O.S.T. 297

05-13-2003, 03:43 PM	#17
farwellbooth Registered Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	male, 16ish mpg It's mostly males on this board but mostly females on the road in Libertys in Oregon. __________________ Silver 02 ltd

05-13-2003, 03:58 PM	#19
rjp321 Registered Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Male....typically get in the mid 16's even though mine is 95% highway driving, peak of 20.2. Seems to be improving as of late (passed 5k miles...maybe it's finally broken in???) People say the same thing around here...that's more of a "female" vehicle. But I see mostly males driving them. I did notice that a lot of females drive the Sport models, and primarily males drive Limiteds and Renegades. Doesn't matter....it's a neat vehicle no matter if it's considered to be a feminine or masculine vehicle! BOB __________________ 03 Renegade, Bright Silver / Dark Slate Grey, 3.7V6, Selec-Trac, Trac-Loc, ABS, Towing pkg, Sunroof, & pretty much everything except side airbags & passenger power seat. Mods: Chrome grille inserts, Limited silver interior trim, EVIC w/Tire Pressure Monitor, RBQ cd/cassette radio with rear wireless headphones. Mopar/Borla stainless "dual" exhaust. Daytime Running Lights. Mods to come: Cd changer, and whatever else I can think of… :-)

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