Jeeps That Get 20 Plus MPG - Miserly Jeeps
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'87-'06 WranglerWe Say: Any one of the manual transmission Wranglers, be it the 2.4L, 2.5L, 4.0L, or 4.2L, can get 20 mpg on the highway, with some stipulations.They Say: None of the four-cylinders make it, and the '89 and '90 six-cylinders don't make it either.Overall: If you have a four-cylinder, it needs to be on the stock 27-inch tires, on flat ground, and with no headwind. Really it isn't a mileage powerhouse. The six-cylinder versions are less averse to wind, but still need to have the stock tires on them. With the 4.2, keeping that Carter carburetor tuned and the vacuum spaghetti under the hood in order is a constant challenge. With any of the Wranglers, if you live at elevation or in mountainous terrain, that 20 mpg number isn't going to happen. The same thing applies if you have a Rubicon model and drive it over 55 mph or so, thanks to the 4.10 gears. View Related Article
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