View Poll Results: What mileage (MPG) does your RX 300 get on a typical long highway trip?
Less than 16 MPG
16
4.68%
16 to 16.9
12
3.51%
17 to 17.9
20
5.85%
18 to 18.9
40
11.70%
19 to 19.9
29
8.48%
20 to 20.9
38
11.11%
21 to 21.9
49
14.33%
22 to 22.9
44
12.87%
23 to 23.9
36
10.53%
24 to 24.9
20
5.85%
25 to 25.9
13
3.80%
26 to 26.9
2
0.58%
27 MPG or more
6
1.75%
Don't own an RX or don't know MPG, but show me the results anyway.
17
4.97%
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10-29-06, 12:19 PM
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Hey guys, I just got my RX 300 2 wd 2001, it's averaging about 16 or 16.5 mpg, how do I increase this? I'd say so far, it's 50/50 with freeway and regular city miles. Can anyone give me any suggestions on how to increase this? It has 72k on it and I first filled it up with regular unleaded. Is that okay? Let me know, Thanks in advance.
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04-13-07, 06:14 AM
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I have found that the computer is way off, since day one, and when I figure the mpg around town I get 16.5 and on the road trips we have averaged 20.8Seems many trust the computer, but filling the tank and on the next fill up noting the mileage difference divided by the gallons is the only accurate way.
04-13-07, 08:52 AM
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I have found that the computer is way off, since day one, and when I figure the mpg around town I get 16.5 and on the road trips we have averaged 20.8Seems many trust the computer, but filling the tank and on the next fill up noting the mileage difference divided by the gallons is the only accurate way.
your way is more accurate than the ECU? Wow!! I am speechless.
04-13-07, 12:24 PM
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Lexmex,
Yes, I am running Michelin cross terrain with 235/70/16.
Amiricon,
I clean the air filter every 3 months. And I always look at the MPG info while I drive. That way, I learn how to ease my leg on gas. Try that and you might get better MPG.
Francis
99' RX (115 miles)
01' 330ia
Yes, I am running Michelin cross terrain with 235/70/16.
Amiricon,
I clean the air filter every 3 months. And I always look at the MPG info while I drive. That way, I learn how to ease my leg on gas. Try that and you might get better MPG.
Francis
99' RX (115 miles)
01' 330ia
04-14-07, 02:15 PM
#37
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I must post that also I am in California where the gas sucks, when I fill up in Nevada or elsewhere the mileage seems to go up about 2 mpg...That is due to our smog formula....
06-23-07, 12:52 PM
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07-03-07, 01:14 PM
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I averaged 20 to 21 MPG around town and 80% highway. Sold it to my son who got about 18 to 19. He sold it to my manager who complained about gas milage he was getting 17 It is all in how you drive.