gsbrockman
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Well, the Liberty Limited 4x4 CRD proved itself very fuel efficient on the way to and from Myrtle Beach, SC this year (we've always taken my 2003 RAM 2500, but opted to take the Liberty CRD this year).
On our way back, the EVIC showed 30.2 mpg which translated to a hand-calculated 29.8 mpg......just 3.8 mpg better than the 26 mpg the window sticker said it should get. \
/ =P~ This is also averaging 75---78+ mph w/air conditioning and a full load of luggage, two adults, and one five year old.
On the way down, we were held up in a 5 hour accident for 2 hours, and that tank still averaged 23.1 mpg during the 2 hour 10 mile stop & go back up.
Mileage around home with Becky at the wheel typically has been in the low to mid 24's the larger percent of the time, with upper 23's a very small percent of the time......still not bad at all for this size SUV.
The little Italian 4 cylinder TurboDiesel seems to be happiest at around 2300---2400 rpm. The peak torque is made at 1800 rpm, but it's sweet spot is 500----600 rpm above that (but that's my $0.02) .
The five speed automatic doesn't hit 5th w/lockup until about 58--59 mph, so maybe that explains the mediocre mileage around home and the better mpg on the interstate.
I personally like the looks and the styling of the Liberty, but they're still almost brick-like when it comes to aerodynamics. It's still a fun, stable vehicle on curvy country roads and at interstate speeds.
The Liberty Limited 4x4 had 7 quarts of fresh Rotella-T 5W40, a new MOPAR oil filter, and a new MOPAR fuel filter, along with airing up the P235/70R16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO's to 40 psi (44 psi is the max inflation pressure).
Greg
On our way back, the EVIC showed 30.2 mpg which translated to a hand-calculated 29.8 mpg......just 3.8 mpg better than the 26 mpg the window sticker said it should get. \
/ =P~ This is also averaging 75---78+ mph w/air conditioning and a full load of luggage, two adults, and one five year old. On the way down, we were held up in a 5 hour accident for 2 hours, and that tank still averaged 23.1 mpg during the 2 hour 10 mile stop & go back up.
Mileage around home with Becky at the wheel typically has been in the low to mid 24's the larger percent of the time, with upper 23's a very small percent of the time......still not bad at all for this size SUV.
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The little Italian 4 cylinder TurboDiesel seems to be happiest at around 2300---2400 rpm. The peak torque is made at 1800 rpm, but it's sweet spot is 500----600 rpm above that (but that's my $0.02) .
The five speed automatic doesn't hit 5th w/lockup until about 58--59 mph, so maybe that explains the mediocre mileage around home and the better mpg on the interstate.
I personally like the looks and the styling of the Liberty, but they're still almost brick-like when it comes to aerodynamics. It's still a fun, stable vehicle on curvy country roads and at interstate speeds.
The Liberty Limited 4x4 had 7 quarts of fresh Rotella-T 5W40, a new MOPAR oil filter, and a new MOPAR fuel filter, along with airing up the P235/70R16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO's to 40 psi (44 psi is the max inflation pressure).
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Greg
