Really low MPG?
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I have never gotten the posted mileage on my 2007 rx400h -- I have peaked at between 23-24 MPG. Recently my MPG has plummted and I am now getting 16-18MPG. The dealer says everything is fine. I have not changed my driving habits and am even more conscientious about "gliding," etc. Anyone else have this experience? Suggestions?
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This probably wouldn't account for as big a change as you note but can make a significant difference.... when is the last time you checked the tire pressure in all your tires?
Have you changed gas brands / grades / stations?
Just starting with the simple stuff
Have you changed gas brands / grades / stations?
Just starting with the simple stuff
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No changes. Same regular station, gas. Have checked the tires a lot (low pressure indicator kept going off -- turned out to be the spare). Just in to dealer for 15,000 service. No significant change since then.
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What do you see on your energy monitor when you are only getting 16-18 mpg? It must never run just on the battery/electric motors to get mileage like that. In fact, the Rx350 gets better mileage than that.
Something is clearly wrong with your vehicle. It would be impossible for me to get mileage that low, even now in the winter. I have even towed my 2000lb boat on trips of 300 miles + and still gotten 18-20 mpg.
Something is clearly wrong with your vehicle. It would be impossible for me to get mileage that low, even now in the winter. I have even towed my 2000lb boat on trips of 300 miles + and still gotten 18-20 mpg.
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lots of quick trips will kill MPG because the motor stays on to warm the engine.
also, using your heater will keep the engine running at stops to keep the heat going.
also, using your heater will keep the engine running at stops to keep the heat going.
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I have never gotten the posted mileage on my 2007 rx400h -- I have peaked at between 23-24 MPG. Recently my MPG has plummted and I am now getting 16-18MPG. The dealer says everything is fine. I have not changed my driving habits and am even more conscientious about "gliding," etc. Anyone else have this experience? Suggestions?
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The new 450h has some modifications to the ICE to improve the situation.
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I live in northern Wisconsin (about as cold as you can get in the US) and I have my heater and seat heaters on almost all of the time. I still average over 24 mpg in the winter. I took a 500 mile trip last weekend on the freeway (72 mph) with the heater on and averaged over 25 mpg (regular gas).
If he is getting 16-18 mpg, something is wrong unless he is making 5 minute trips only in Nome, Alaska.
If he is getting 16-18 mpg, something is wrong unless he is making 5 minute trips only in Nome, Alaska.
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never tried this.. I don't think anyone suggested it either
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...30&hl=learning
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