GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

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Old 04-29-12, 07:10 PM
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So the gs300 being my first nice lexus, I saw that it indicated premium fuel only on the gas hatch. My question is this truly necessary? is there a major difference in going into mid grade or even low grade? I've heard of doing low grade with a mixture of a fuel additive or somethin rather like that, would love some input!

also I'd like to change the map lights but find it challenging to remove the plastic covering. I tried using a small flat head that would normally be used for tightening the screws on sunglasses but noticed I couldn't create enough leverage without it feeling like it was going to break something.
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Originally Posted by kaosfive5
So the gs300 being my first nice lexus, I saw that it indicated premium fuel only on the gas hatch. My question is this truly necessary? is there a major difference in going into mid grade or even low grade? I've heard of doing low grade with a mixture of a fuel additive or somethin rather like that, would love some input!
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There are tons of threads touching this subject already...
Old 04-29-12, 08:31 PM
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i tried searching via premium, premium fuel, fuel type and saw nothing return..hmm my apologies
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Originally Posted by kaosfive5
So the gs300 being my first nice lexus, I saw that it indicated premium fuel only on the gas hatch. My question is this truly necessary? is there a major difference in going into mid grade or even low grade? I've heard of doing low grade with a mixture of a fuel additive or somethin rather like that, would love some input!

also I'd like to change the map lights but find it challenging to remove the plastic covering. I tried using a small flat head that would normally be used for tightening the screws on sunglasses but noticed I couldn't create enough leverage without it feeling like it was going to break something.
its a nice lexus. your FIRST NICE lexus.

the car isnt a honda (no bashing intended) its a lexus! treat it like one!


btw you posted in the wrong section, this is 3gs section. if im not mistaken u own a 2001.
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
its a nice lexus. your FIRST NICE lexus.

the car isnt a honda (no bashing intended) its a lexus! treat it like one!


btw you posted in the wrong section, this is 3gs section. if im not mistaken u own a 2001.
ah my mistake ill attempt to delete this thread soon just wanted to get feedback from fellow lexus owners. I used to drive a 96 es300 but it had 170k miles by the time i sold it
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all good!
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Premium all day ....
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you can put mid in if you prefer but it would affect the cars performance and the computer will adjust to the lower grade fuel but i wouldnt recommend it.
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why buy the car if you don't want to spend the money on premium gas? i don't understand why people do that, they want a nice car but want to cheap out on certain things. premium is only a little bit more, it's not worth to ruin your car just to save a few bucks on each fill up.
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