You're still in the break-in period. Most people see things improve around 10K. A K&N will definitely help you out, but I can't say how much.
Jason Banta wrote:
> I have a 2001 QC 4.7l Automatic and have not gotten over 15 MPG yet. I have done no mods to it yet either. I have about 3000 miles on it. What kind of increase would I get with a K & N Filter?
>
> >>> jim76712@swbell.net 07/22/01 01:47PM >>>
> My reply as follows;
>
> Andy Levy wrote:
>
> > There are several people on the list who get 20-22 MPG on the highway with their
> > R/Ts. Keep in mind that the GC has better highway aerodynamics than the R/T, even
> > if you put a tonneau on the R/T, and that will make a big difference. I have a
> > tonneau on my R/T. I can get 21 mpg at 50. It is the aerodynamics I am sure.
> >
> > Are you sure on those weights? The shipping weight on my trucks invoice showed 4075.
> > The fiberglass tonneau, heave rubber bed mat and stereo equipment make up the rest.
> > this is weight with 1/2 tank of fuel and noboey inside weighed on a truck scale.
> > While the 360 is a little heavier than the 318. I doubt there is much difference
> > because it is the same block and heads with a different crank, rods and pistons as
> > the 318.
> >
> > I can't believe a GC weighs that much less than a Dakota. The Dakota and Durango
> > have a full frame and the Jeep is unibody and has no frame which makes it lighter.
> > And yes the 4.7 engine and 5 speed auto tranny in the Jeep is identical to the one
> > used in the 2000+ daks.
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