MPG, what are you getting?
#1
MPG, what are you getting?
Sup CL gang! I've been wondering what kind of MPG have you guys been getting? I have been getting pretty dismal MPG, like 12 or 13 to the gallon(after refuel average). I mean I'm young so I tendencies to go pedal to medal, but in the LX I only did it once, coming home from the dealership. After that I've been keeping the RPM's under 2500 while accelerating and when I'm at steady speed I keep it under 2000, because when I'm doing like 80MPH it's a tick under 2000 anyways. I have my DD (RX350) to go pedal to the medal so I get my itch out. I only have 1,200 miles on the beast, I don't know if the MPG has to do with the break in period or what. So what is your guys average MPG?
-MjThind
-MjThind
#2
My MPG
For a 2010 LX, always with premium gas, Michelins at slightly above rec pressure, and high altitude environment: Back and forth to work on the 23 mile trip each way, 1/3 city streets and 2/3 highway at 65 mph with some stop and go traffic: 17 to about 18.5 mpg; on trips with all highway outside city limits: 20 to 22 mpg at 75 to 80 mph. But, when driving the Trail Ridge Highway in Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park stop and go in traffic above 10k feet, I think I was at about 12 mpg. I think this is a vehicle where the driving environment and driving style can make a difference. As you might be able to tell, I keep track of the numbers. Enjoy the ride.
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For a 2010 LX, always with premium gas, Michelins at slightly above rec pressure, and high altitude environment: Back and forth to work on the 23 mile trip each way, 1/3 city streets and 2/3 highway at 65 mph with some stop and go traffic: 17 to about 18.5 mpg; on trips with all highway outside city limits: 20 to 22 mpg at 75 to 80 mph. But, when driving the Trail Ridge Highway in Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park stop and go in traffic above 10k feet, I think I was at about 12 mpg. I think this is a vehicle where the driving environment and driving style can make a difference. As you might be able to tell, I keep track of the numbers. Enjoy the ride.
I think my mileage might have to do with breaking in period. Do you primarily drive on the highway?
Damn, how do you manage those numbers? I didn't buy it for economy either, I bought it because the comfort level. I was just expecting to get around 15-16 mpg, with my driving environment: 60% highway 40% city, was I expecting too much?
#7
Wow really? How did you manage those numbers? I mean this thing(or your GX) isn't a Prius but I guess 15-16 MPG was too high of an expectation...
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#8
Once you get the LX into top gear and keep your speed under 70 getting 18mpg is not that hard. I have even seen 20+ at 45-55mpg.
It is all in how you drive the vehical on the highway.
Around town the best you can do is anticipate your stops ahead. Getting 6000lbs back up to speed is always a problem.
Your "I'm young so I tendencies to go pedal to medal" should not allow you to expect more than the low teens!
It is all in how you drive the vehical on the highway.
Around town the best you can do is anticipate your stops ahead. Getting 6000lbs back up to speed is always a problem.
Your "I'm young so I tendencies to go pedal to medal" should not allow you to expect more than the low teens!
#9
but, the GX 460 excels on highway. ive gotten 24-25 mpg easily on highway keeping speed under 70. thats almost like v6 car numbers.
#10
Once you get the LX into top gear and keep your speed under 70 getting 18mpg is not that hard. I have even seen 20+ at 45-55mpg.
It is all in how you drive the vehical on the highway.
Around town the best you can do is anticipate your stops ahead. Getting 6000lbs back up to speed is always a problem.
Your "I'm young so I tendencies to go pedal to medal" should not allow you to expect more than the low teens!
It is all in how you drive the vehical on the highway.
Around town the best you can do is anticipate your stops ahead. Getting 6000lbs back up to speed is always a problem.
Your "I'm young so I tendencies to go pedal to medal" should not allow you to expect more than the low teens!
My rule of thumb when warming up both of my cars is wait until the RPMs fall under 1000 after that I feel it's good to go, it's usually a good minute or two. In the winter the air is denser so shouldn't it be the vice versa?
#12
I always use Chevron premium or 76 when there isn't a Chevron with in a 5 mile radius, but I have no access to ethanol free gas , it's Cali, what are you gonna do...
#15
Around what I get, what's your driving style? Aggressive, passive aggressive, regular, gentle, etc...
Last edited by MjThind; 11-15-13 at 10:40 PM.