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#94 of 103 Re: Now Im terrified [jaguarjefft] by Rich_Smith Feb 11, 2009 (9:39 am)
Replying to: jaguarjefft (Aug 07, 2008 2:49 pm) Octane level of gas is always a question for folks. MOST vehicles run just FINE on 87 octane cheapo goat-piss gasoline....until the injectors start dribbling instead of spraying and even then they still run FINE...but mileage sucks that way.   Midgrade and premium have detergents in them (if you're buying gas, not goat piss from an off-brand station). this keeps the TINY injector nozzle holes clear.   My wife's '97 5.9L truck got 9-10 mpg for its first 70,000 miles and ran FINE. At 70,000 miles we started putting premium and midgrade in it and it ran the same... BUT the mileage got up to 18 at 55 mpg, but who drives 55 for long distances? At 65 it still gets 15-16 using midgrade.   Sorry, gas QUALITY matters evenif the goat-piss runs FINE. Replies to this message: ZebraJax (Feb 15, 2009 6:33 am) 75coug (Feb 15, 2009 7:52 am)
#95 of 103 Re: Now Im terrified [Rich_Smith] by ZebraJax Feb 15, 2009 (6:33 am)
Replying to: Rich_Smith (Feb 11, 2009 9:39 am) I just bought a new Commander with 5.7 hemi and the QDII 4x4. EPA rating show 14 to 17. My average has been about 13mpg driving normally. First tank 87, second take 91, and no noticeable increase. My 05 Tahoe with 5.3 gets 16+ in the same conditions with the same driving. I feel I got deceived. I did expect to get at least what my old Tahoe is getting with this fuel saver technology. Replies to this message: 75coug (Feb 15, 2009 7:52 am)
#96 of 103 Re: Now Im terrified [ZebraJax] by 75coug Feb 15, 2009 (7:52 am)
Replying to: ZebraJax (Feb 15, 2009 6:33 am) We have our Commander for two years now, and the mileage has never improved. It's a steady 13 mpg.   And just to make it a real kick in the head, it has depreciated at an even more monstrous rate than other vehicles, ensuring that we hold onto it for at least a couple more years. Given my druthers, I would trade it in on a Ford Flex Limited tomorrow. Much better mileage and a lot more usable room . . . .
#97 of 103 Re: Jeep Commander: MPG - Real World Numbers [roaeja] by hunb Apr 28, 2009 (7:21 pm)
Replying to: roaeja (Jun 15, 2008 5:13 pm) The commander is now named "the tank" as it feels like a 2 ton iron sled and I love it, the wife has a lead foot and she has been getting around 11.5 mpg in our Limited Hemi XJ and has been learning to go easier around town. I can average around 14 to 14.5 using a lighter throttle on takeoff and I also do a manual downshift to avoid applying as much brake but not too often. Another thing is to downshift in anticipation of a stop. On the highway I can average about 18-20 as long as the speed is consistent, I can't wait to take this on a road trip over to Barnhill OVR and do some trail driving. Jeep rocks, leather entertainment package, kicking sound system.
#98 of 103 v6 by graywolf_14 May 23, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Ok my wife bought our commander sport v6 when I was in training for the army. Me personally I would of rather had the v8 but I wasnt their so yeah. But I have changed my mind as we will rarely tow anything with this vehicle. I really like it and even though it is low on power compared to most v6's it is still peppy. I have added a k&n air filter and it did make a difference. As for mpg we took a trip that was about 400 miles with 90% of it being highway but even with the city driving we did we averaged 19.9mpg. Now then we took a trip to disney and sea world we barely got 19 on the highway and that is with a k&n filter. Now this problem was solved with a new set of spark plugs(stock ones had green build up on them) My wife then drove from nc to ks and she said it got as high as 26 with an average of between 22-24. So my next mod is to replace the muffler with a higher flowing one. One to increase the sound and to maybe get better mpg. Oh and when I drive I am spirited which could account for her better mpg. Replies to this message: tidester (May 23, 2009 3:51 pm)
#99 of 103 Re: v6 [graywolf_14] by tidester HOST May 23, 2009 (3:51 pm)
Replying to: graywolf_14 (May 23, 2009 2:34 pm) That's great! I am a little surprised that you saw that much of an improvement with new spark plugs.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#100 of 103 Re: Now Im terrified [jaguarjefft] by smoothride5 May 24, 2009 (8:15 pm)
Replying to: jaguarjefft (Aug 07, 2008 2:49 pm) Check it out - if anyone should be worried about gas mileage it's me. I live in Chicago (THE highest gas prices in the country). I just bought my used '06 Commander with 22K mi, 4.7L V8. I was NOT looking to buy a Jeep nor would I have ever wanted one. I was contemplating buying a Ford Edge but the second I test drove the Commander that was for sale in the same lot there was no comparison. It was like going from a Yugo to a Mercedes. My first several trips on the Jeep (and I live IN THE CITY, bumper to bumper) averaged 16mpg+. I haven't been on the highway yet. The key is to start on the accelerator pedal SLOWLY and build up the speed. No jerky movements and no abuse. Obviously, try not to use too much AC/heat unless truly necessary. This is a far cry from my 1.8T Jetta stick shift and its mileage but the ride is truly magnificent. If anything, this Jeep will prevent me from driving like a nut. Best of luck to y'all and stop freaking out so dang much.
#101 of 103 HEMI 5.7 by nightscope Jul 17, 2009 (2:08 pm)
I am rolling in a 06 Commander Hemi 5.7 Gorgeous. 18.4 average. I can't argue. Goes like stink. Walks on water. Would not trade because of the gas no matter what. i am at 50 thousand mile mark.
#102 of 103 Great SUV even with low mileage by clarkins Jul 25, 2009 (3:32 pm)
Loved my 06 Commander. I was just in a head on crash July 18, 2009 and pretty much walked away from it. On crutches, but nothing broken, but will get another one as soon as I can. My was the 3.7 V6, with Nav and rear DVD, etc, very comfortable and great to drive. I average about 14 mpg and if I drove much on the highway average would go up to about 17 maybe if I was light footed 18mpg. But if you are looking to buy a Commander you really should not be that concerned with MPG. If that was the case, we all would be driving a Prius.
#103 of 103 Sold The Wrang, Bought The Command by ourjeeplife Nov 03, 2009 (6:40 pm)
figuratively speaking.. The Wrangler wasn't all that great on fuel consumption, Yet it got us where we needed to go. Sure I put need headers on the Wrangler.. and did a few other tweaks, but over all this past week since we bought the 07 Commander.. The fuel consumption was the same. I couldn't believe it.. My wife and where shocked..   So what is it we are doing and not complaining about like everyone else who complains ago fuel cost and fuel usage. We drive the same way, Keeping ones foot out of the four barrel (sort of speak) maintain the tire pressure, routinely change the oil.. maintain the fluids etc etc..   I guess one thing we don't have is the best news on why we are saving or spending the same money of fuel.. We don't have kids.. we don't have to drive their butts to soccer or basketball games.. etc etc.. Just seems if your going to do allot of running and you keep going back and forth instead of out and back in one trip.. there is where all your gas cost is going.   Hey Big Jeep For Two Little People.. Don't you love it..

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