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is this right for a full tank of gas?

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Old 10-31-12, 08:36 AM
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Thumbs down is this right for a full tank of gas?

Just driving the car normally I am getting around 480km from a full tank of gas. This seems rather low. Is this normal for a 2007 gs350?
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around 300miles is about normal if it's lots of city driving........that is about 20mpg.

you should look into mpg threads for your car.
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What's "normally"?
If you fill in the blanks, we might be able to tell if what you see is typical or outside of expected results.
Without context, you may as well reveal that you're wearing pink socks, for all the information there is to go on.

There's no forum tax, so you don't have to skimp on the number of words you're allowed to write - provide plenty of detail to help us assess if you may have a problem or not.

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^ hahahaha

480km = almost 300 miles.
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Originally Posted by Boron
What's "normally"?
If you fill in the blanks, we might be able to tell if what you see is typical or outside of expected results.
Without context, you may as well revel you're wearing pink socks, for all the information there is to go on.

There's no forum tax, so you don't have to skimp on the number of words you're allowed to write - so provide plenty of detail to help us assess if you may have a problem or not.
Ok sorrrrryyy lol. By normally I just meant not driving with a light foot. Just regular driving. And that is for all city driving. Glad all is good. But my e320 I had prior got closer to 600km per tank but I guess hence the smaller 3.2ltr. engine and 227 ponies. THanks for the quick response guys.
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With mostly highway driving I get 26-27 mpg or range of close to 400 miles.
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Originally Posted by dubzino
Ok sorrrrryyy lol. By normally I just meant not driving with a light foot. Just regular driving. And that is for all city driving. Glad all is good. But my e320 I had prior got closer to 600km per tank but I guess hence the smaller 3.2ltr. engine and 227 ponies. THanks for the quick response guys.
you just answered your own question. mpg depends on your driving habits.
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I filled up yesterday and am getting mid 23s. My car-puter indicates about .5 to .7 high.

I see about 330 to 350 usually before I fill up. I drive a mix of city/hwy.
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On a recent 5600 mi. cross-country trip I was always above 30 mpg at fill-ups. Around town, I'm getting around 23 mpg. I have no complaints.
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Originally Posted by dubzino
Ok sorrrrryyy lol. By normally I just meant not driving with a light foot. Just regular driving. And that is for all city driving.
I still blame your pink socks!
Change them for something NORMAL, and I'll bet you see an improvement in your range.
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I'm just over 300miles and I have 1/4 tank left, some city but mainly commuting back and forth from work 30 miles.
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I find it interesting that my 06 GS430 actually gets better mileage than what you guys are reporting from the 300s. I have never got less than 24 mpg around town, usually 26, and 29 to 34 on the highway. Due to my work, I record all mileage, fills etc and calcualte the mileage manually. The onboard computer tends to be a little optimistic, It typically reads 32.24 mpg/8.8Litres/ 100klm when I am actually getting 30 mpg 9.1l/100klm. It is out about the same around town.
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Originally Posted by Dean2
I find it interesting that my 06 GS430 actually gets better mileage than what you guys are reporting from the 300s. I have never got less than 24 mpg around town, usually 26, and 29 to 34 on the highway. Due to my work, I record all mileage, fills etc and calcualte the mileage manually. The onboard computer tends to be a little optimistic, It typically reads 32.24 mpg/8.8Litres/ 100klm when I am actually getting 30 mpg 9.1l/100klm. It is out about the same around town.
That's awesome for a 430. I typically drive my 350 like a grandma and with 70/30 highway/city I average 27-28 mpg.

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Originally Posted by KJSmitty
That's awesome for a 430. I typically drive my 350 like a grandma and with 70/30 highway/city I average 27-28 mpg.

Cheers
Canadian gallon is bigger than a US gallon, 160 ounces versus 128 in a US one. Adjusting for the difference I would say you are right in the same ballpark as me, which is quite a lot higher than the OP. 31.2 mpg per Canadian Gallon would be 27.5 per U.S. gallon.
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Originally Posted by Dean2
Canadian gallon is bigger than a US gallon, 160 ounces versus 128 in a US one. Adjusting for the difference I would say you are right in the same ballpark as me, which is quite a lot higher than the OP. 31.2 mpg per Canadian Gallon would be 27.5 per U.S. gallon.
Well, considering the way you referenced mpg and the "reporting from the 300s/owners", I figured you had already taken the difference/"math" into the equation. So now there really isn't anything "interesting "about your mileage is there"?

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