96 GC LTD V8 Real-world fuel efficiency?

I am contemplating replacing my aging 1990 Cherokee LTD SelectTrac (15 mpg
max) with a 96 GC LTD V8 and would like to find out what the real world fuel
economy is. I had a 95 LTD with the I6 and it topped out about 21 mpg, but I
am leery of the V8. Anyone have any experience with this vehicle?
--
Dana
Port Kent, NY

2002 Saturn LW300
93 Jeep YJ - I4 - 125k mi.
90 Jeep XJ Ltd. - I6 - 145k mi.
---------------
95 Grand Cherokee Ltd.
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee 4dr
76 Cherokee 2dr

I have a 97 GC Orvis (same as Limited but also includes tow package
(3.73 rear and is factory raised one inch). I always have the HVAC in
auto. Stock tire size.

Suburban - stop and move around 14 mpg, short trips

Highway at 70 mph 18-19 mpg, if I'm really careful I can break 21 from
Phila to WDC

Towing a 4000# trailer to and through the American and Canadian Rockies
from Philadelphia and back 6460 miles (mostly at 70 mph on the
interstates (the camper is only 65 inches high) 13.94 mpg

The GC has 85,000 miles. It has cost me one battery, two sets of
brakes, one oxygen sensor, one tune up, one serpentine belt, oil
changes every 5,000 miles, all fluids at 30,000 miles.

Still have original hoses (mechanic and I are happy with them), just
replaced headlights (in case), no rust, one power window connector is a
pain, engine doesn't leak oil

Its been off road (a few jeep Jamborees and other adventures) pulled my
BIL's tractor out of a muddy ditch, towed trailer for maybe 10,000
miles and have never left me anywhere!

Hope the numbers/info help

Howard


Dana Rohleder wrote:
> I am contemplating replacing my aging 1990 Cherokee LTD SelectTrac (15 mpg
> max) with a 96 GC LTD V8 and would like to find out what the real world fuel
> economy is. I had a 95 LTD with the I6 and it topped out about 21 mpg, but I
> am leery of the V8. Anyone have any experience with this vehicle?
> --
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
>
> 2002 Saturn LW300
> 93 Jeep YJ - I4 - 125k mi.
> 90 Jeep XJ Ltd. - I6 - 145k mi.
> ---------------
> 95 Grand Cherokee Ltd.
> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> 82 Cherokee 4dr
> 76 Cherokee 2dr

Is it a V8?

--
Dana
Port Kent, NY

2002 Saturn LW300
93 Jeep YJ - I4 - 125k mi.
90 Jeep XJ Ltd. - I6 - 145k mi.
---------------
95 Grand Cherokee Ltd.
91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
82 Cherokee 4dr
76 Cherokee 2dr

"Howard" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>I have a 97 GC Orvis (same as Limited but also includes tow package
> (3.73 rear and is factory raised one inch). I always have the HVAC in
> auto. Stock tire size.
>
> Suburban - stop and move around 14 mpg, short trips
>
> Highway at 70 mph 18-19 mpg, if I'm really careful I can break 21 from
> Phila to WDC
>
> Towing a 4000# trailer to and through the American and Canadian Rockies
> from Philadelphia and back 6460 miles (mostly at 70 mph on the
> interstates (the camper is only 65 inches high) 13.94 mpg
>
> The GC has 85,000 miles. It has cost me one battery, two sets of
> brakes, one oxygen sensor, one tune up, one serpentine belt, oil
> changes every 5,000 miles, all fluids at 30,000 miles.
>
> Still have original hoses (mechanic and I are happy with them), just
> replaced headlights (in case), no rust, one power window connector is a
> pain, engine doesn't leak oil
>
> Its been off road (a few jeep Jamborees and other adventures) pulled my
> BIL's tractor out of a muddy ditch, towed trailer for maybe 10,000
> miles and have never left me anywhere!
>
> Hope the numbers/info help
>
> Howard
>
>
> Dana Rohleder wrote:
>> I am contemplating replacing my aging 1990 Cherokee LTD SelectTrac (15
>> mpg
>> max) with a 96 GC LTD V8 and would like to find out what the real world
>> fuel
>> economy is. I had a 95 LTD with the I6 and it topped out about 21 mpg,
>> but I
>> am leery of the V8. Anyone have any experience with this vehicle?
>> --
>> Dana
>> Port Kent, NY
>>
>> 2002 Saturn LW300
>> 93 Jeep YJ - I4 - 125k mi.
>> 90 Jeep XJ Ltd. - I6 - 145k mi.
>> ---------------
>> 95 Grand Cherokee Ltd.
>> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
>> 82 Cherokee 4dr
>> 76 Cherokee 2dr
>

On 31 Dec 2005 15:39:10 -0800, "Howard" >
wrote:

>I have a 97 GC Orvis (same as Limited but also includes tow package
>(3.73 rear and is factory raised one inch). I always have the HVAC in
>auto. Stock tire size.
>
>Suburban - stop and move around 14 mpg, short trips
>
>Highway at 70 mph 18-19 mpg, if I'm really careful I can break 21 from
>Phila to WDC

Our '93 JGC V-8 gives that same kind of mileage in those conditions.

Dick

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 18:11:36 -0500, "Dana Rohleder"
> wrote:

>I am contemplating replacing my aging 1990 Cherokee LTD SelectTrac (15 mpg
>max) with a 96 GC LTD V8 and would like to find out what the real world fuel
>economy is. I had a 95 LTD with the I6 and it topped out about 21 mpg, but I
>am leery of the V8. Anyone have any experience with this vehicle?

'96 JGC LTD 5.2V8 Tow Pkg 170K+ miles.
Consistently 15-18 MPG over its 10 year life.

Yes its a V8

Howard

Dana Rohleder wrote:
> Is it a V8?
>
> --
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
>
> 2002 Saturn LW300
> 93 Jeep YJ - I4 - 125k mi.
> 90 Jeep XJ Ltd. - I6 - 145k mi.
> ---------------
> 95 Grand Cherokee Ltd.
> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> 82 Cherokee 4dr
> 76 Cherokee 2dr
>
> "Howard" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> >I have a 97 GC Orvis (same as Limited but also includes tow package
> > (3.73 rear and is factory raised one inch). I always have the HVAC in
> > auto. Stock tire size.
> >
> > Suburban - stop and move around 14 mpg, short trips
> >
> > Highway at 70 mph 18-19 mpg, if I'm really careful I can break 21 from
> > Phila to WDC
> >
> > Towing a 4000# trailer to and through the American and Canadian Rockies
> > from Philadelphia and back 6460 miles (mostly at 70 mph on the
> > interstates (the camper is only 65 inches high) 13.94 mpg
> >
> > The GC has 85,000 miles. It has cost me one battery, two sets of
> > brakes, one oxygen sensor, one tune up, one serpentine belt, oil
> > changes every 5,000 miles, all fluids at 30,000 miles.
> >
> > Still have original hoses (mechanic and I are happy with them), just
> > replaced headlights (in case), no rust, one power window connector is a
> > pain, engine doesn't leak oil
> >
> > Its been off road (a few jeep Jamborees and other adventures) pulled my
> > BIL's tractor out of a muddy ditch, towed trailer for maybe 10,000
> > miles and have never left me anywhere!
> >
> > Hope the numbers/info help
> >
> > Howard
> >
> >
> > Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >> I am contemplating replacing my aging 1990 Cherokee LTD SelectTrac (15
> >> mpg
> >> max) with a 96 GC LTD V8 and would like to find out what the real world
> >> fuel
> >> economy is. I had a 95 LTD with the I6 and it topped out about 21 mpg,
> >> but I
> >> am leery of the V8. Anyone have any experience with this vehicle?
> >> --
> >> Dana
> >> Port Kent, NY
> >>
> >> 2002 Saturn LW300
> >> 93 Jeep YJ - I4 - 125k mi.
> >> 90 Jeep XJ Ltd. - I6 - 145k mi.
> >> ---------------
> >> 95 Grand Cherokee Ltd.
> >> 91 Grand Wagoneer Ltd.
> >> 82 Cherokee 4dr
> >> 76 Cherokee 2dr
> >

wnana get more milage slow down to 55 and watch a 15 % increase in milage
at highway speeds

Dick wrote:

> On 31 Dec 2005 15:39:10 -0800, "Howard" >
> wrote:
>
> >I have a 97 GC Orvis (same as Limited but also includes tow package
> >(3.73 rear and is factory raised one inch). I always have the HVAC in
> >auto. Stock tire size.
> >
> >Suburban - stop and move around 14 mpg, short trips
> >
> >Highway at 70 mph 18-19 mpg, if I'm really careful I can break 21 from
> >Phila to WDC
>
> Our '93 JGC V-8 gives that same kind of mileage in those conditions.
>
> Dick

Savings offset by the repairs necessary for being hit in the rear end or
the ticket for blocking traffic.

philthy proclaimed:

> wnana get more milage slow down to 55 and watch a 15 % increase in milage
> at highway speeds
>
> Dick wrote:
>
>
>>On 31 Dec 2005 15:39:10 -0800, "Howard" >
>>wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I have a 97 GC Orvis (same as Limited but also includes tow package
>>>(3.73 rear and is factory raised one inch). I always have the HVAC in
>>>auto. Stock tire size.
>>>
>>>Suburban - stop and move around 14 mpg, short trips
>>>
>>>Highway at 70 mph 18-19 mpg, if I'm really careful I can break 21 from
>>>Phila to WDC
>>
>>Our '93 JGC V-8 gives that same kind of mileage in those conditions.
>>
>>Dick
>
>

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philthy wrote:
>
> wnana get more milage slow down to 55 and watch a 15 % increase in milage
> at highway speeds

LOL
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http://www.billhughes.com/

Lon wrote:
>
> Savings offset by the repairs necessary for being hit in the rear end or
> the ticket for blocking traffic.