TFL: Can the New 2020 Jeep Gladiator Tow a Trailer With The Best Of Them? Highway MPG Review

[kayakmike]

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[Tortooga Custom Works]

I was wondering when this video would come out.

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

Best line:
“This vehicle has the aerodynamic qualities of a brick”



@TommyTFL what is the two click method for pumping gas? Was that a joke? Maybe I skip that part usually and I’ve missed the explanation in other videos. I’ve always stopped at the first click, period...

 

[steffen707]

yeah its like pump, it clicks off, wait a minute, pump again, clicks off, then note the gallons taken. I think.

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

yeah its like pump, it clicks off, wait a minute, pump again, clicks off, then note the gallons taken. I think.

But that means you’re overfilling it - no?
Always stop at the first click!
I’m intrigued by this two click method... a two second google search did not yield much.

 

[steffen707]

But that means you’re overfilling it - no?
Always stop at the first click!
I’m intrigued by this two click method... a two second google search did not yield much.

i do that too, max flow, after first click, put it on slow speed to top it up.

Hyper milers will top it up until they can see the gasoline in the neck to be accurate tank to tank. I know that's not a thing here.

 

[steffen707]

i wouldn't call it overfilling. I think the fuel pump shuts it off quicker when its going at full speed. Then when you wait a minute, it lets everything settle.

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

i wouldn't call it overfilling. I think the fuel pump shuts it off quicker when its going at full speed. Then when you wait a minute, it lets everything settle.

OooOooh...

So on my 2014 Ford Transit Connect, if I let one teaspoon more gas go in after the first click, the cabin fills with the gas fumes. No idea why, but ford issued a statement about it. Always stop at the first click...

 

[steffen707]

OooOooh...

So on my 2014 Ford Transit Connect, if I let one teaspoon more gas go in after the first click, the cabin fills with the gas fumes. No idea why, but ford issued a statement about it. Always stop at the first click...

WOAH! no bueno.

On my 2001 Jetta tdi there was a mod to take out the fuel tank breather (required for gas engine, not so much for diesel so the community said) and by doing that you could get an extra like 1.4 Gallons into the system. Those guys would fill up their Jettas with like 16 or 18 gallons and drive for 800 miles, lmao.

They called it a vent-ectomy. lol

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

WOAH! no bueno.

On my 2001 Jetta tdi there was a mod to take out the fuel tank breather (required for gas engine, not so much for diesel so the community said) and by doing that you could get an extra like 1.4 Gallons into the system. Those guys would fill up their Jettas with like 16 or 18 gallons and drive for 800 miles, lmao.

Oh wow lol

 

[steffen707]

Oh wow lol

i lied, "This lets you add about 2 extra gallons of fuel" https://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/fuel-vent-diy-for-mk4-vw-jetta-new-beetle-golf-and-passat-tdi/

anyways........i need to watch this TFL video, but again, i wanna know what these things do when they have 5000 miles on the motor, hopefully goes up by then.

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

i lied, "This lets you add about 2 extra gallons of fuel" https://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/fuel-vent-diy-for-mk4-vw-jetta-new-beetle-golf-and-passat-tdi/

anyways........i need to watch this TFL video, but again, i wanna know what these things do when they have 5000 miles on the motor, hopefully goes up by then.

I get that it doesn’t need a long break in period, but it still needs a break in period, and after it I’m sure the mpg will be slightly better.

 

[steffen707]

I get that it doesn’t need a long break in period, but it still needs a break in period, and after it I’m sure the mpg will be slightly better.

i posted in another thread, but the owners manual says "ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” in this manual."

This is the same as my hybrid van with 3.6L pentastar.

So even if it doesn't require a long break in, i'm wondering if a 4000 mile break in makes the MPG come up.

 

[eternus]

I'm curious about that 8.5 mpg. I saw they were doing 70+ on the highway. I drive a JKU and know that dropping to 65 mph significantly improves my mileage. When towing, again, hanging out at or below 65 improves all of that. (I hate to hear that engine screaming at high RPMs.) I wonder if, on flat land and doing 65 with 6k lbs will net better results.

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

@steffen707 thanks for that inception... you mention your Pacifica and now I’m randomly getting Pacifica ads!

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