Fuel Economy - What do you get out of a tank? (3rd gens only)

[andrewd]

2003 TJ awd 99,000km im getting around 14.5L/100 on short trips to work 16km each way not going on any reasonable high speed roads for any length of time, taking it reasonably easy, but then nailing it quite a bit too though i reckon it would easily get down at least 1L/100km if i put on the std rims.... the 20's weigh a ton!! and it does make a difference to acceleration and economy (thouroughy tested on previous car) any way i get low 13's on average suburban driving not city eg... preston to springvale etc....

highest consumption to date 44.5l/100km just after i filled up and floged it for about 10min... then reset the comp...

[Hoots]

driving from geelong to lorne 5 days a week in my 3L, best trip was 720kms, filled up and still had 8 litres left.
Average about 600-700 a tank

[GTVLAD79]

99 3.5l TH Manual Sports. 2.5" Full Exhaust System w/ hotdog, sports muffler & 3" dump tip, full whiteline suspension.

Ive had it six mths and never gotten less than 500klms, and that was based on fangin round the streets of Melbourne. Now living in the country(80% country/20% city cycle) it sits on 8-9l/p 100klms which gives me up to about 700ish per tank, if running premium up to 800per tank.
Its over due for a major service, which will be done shortly, including engine/gearbox oils, flush and refill brake fluid, timing belt, plugs(all 6) & leads, all filters, camshaft seals, new rocker/manifold gaskets. And a new HD clutch will be fitted at the same time.
Hoping this will make it a bit smoother.
Luke