Ways to Improve Fuel Milage

#1 12-24-2006, 12:41 PM

I have a 96 D21 Hardbody 4x4 and I was getting 21-22 mpg this summer but throughout the fall its dropped down to 16. I was thinking about greasing my hubs. I never use 4WD unless its snowing but my hubs are usually locked. Are there any other trick I can do to make it more efficient? I'm also having trouble starting it, does anyone know of starters going bad in them? I replaced the battery but it still starts hard. Thanks for the help

Andy

zanegrey · #2 12-30-2006, 08:16 PM

start with a proper tune up.
check brakes and tire infaltion.

and always lighten the load...

88pathoffroad · #3 01-28-2007, 01:46 PM

If you don't need 4WD, unlock the hubs. Front drivetrain drag resulting from driving in 2WD with the hubs locked will reduce mileage significantly. Also, give 'er a good once-over and make sure everything is clean and working properly...check vaccuum lines, clean your MAF sensor, run some Seafoam through the engine...keep it simple.