The 3RX Gas Mileage Thread
10-27-14, 08:45 AM
#511
A couple of months ago I left Lake Tahoe and traveled down to the west to Interstate 5 to return home in So. Cal. The first 50 or 60 miles are all slightly or moderately downhill. During that stretch I got 36.5 MPG! After I returned to the flat highway reality set in. But it was fun seeing that kind of mileage for a little while.
10-27-14, 08:58 AM
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2011RX350 FWD with crossbars, 20.5 Average, Regular Gas
10-27-14, 04:07 PM
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My wife drives our RX we've never checked the mileage.
I cringed when I saw your initial "test" numbers.
Back in '03 I bought a new F250 4 X 4, 4 X doors, 8' box & a V10 gas engine to pull our new 31' travel trailer.
7mpg with the trailer fully loaded, 7 mpg without the trailer, 7 mpg uphill, 7 mpg downhill with a tail wind........etc..
Had an overhead console & a small display centre showing mileage. I kept it on Metric to show a substantially higher number @ 22 l / 100km. Talked myself into believing it was really mpg & felt better about it !
I cringed when I saw your initial "test" numbers.
Back in '03 I bought a new F250 4 X 4, 4 X doors, 8' box & a V10 gas engine to pull our new 31' travel trailer.
7mpg with the trailer fully loaded, 7 mpg without the trailer, 7 mpg uphill, 7 mpg downhill with a tail wind........etc..
Had an overhead console & a small display centre showing mileage. I kept it on Metric to show a substantially higher number @ 22 l / 100km. Talked myself into believing it was really mpg & felt better about it !
11-03-14, 06:22 AM
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11-03-14, 06:42 AM
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I get pretty good gas mileage in my 2014 RX350 AWD, (24 MG combined average measured) after 1 year of driving. Right around the 6,000 mile mark I began to see a couple MPG increase, either due to break-in, the computer learning my driving style or a combination of the two.
I drive with a light foot and I mentally drive well ahead of where I am on the road. Like the UPS guys, I plan my routes to minimize road time, start/stops and time idling at red lights. If I'm frequently on a familiar route, I learn the traffic light timing and drive accordingly to avoid or minimize stopping. I'm not a hyper-miler but I do tend to think about MPG as a challenge when I'm driving and this tends to alter my driving style somewhat.
I get pretty good gas mileage in my 2014 RX350 AWD, (24 MG combined average measured) after 1 year of driving. Right around the 6,000 mile mark I began to see a couple MPG increase, either due to break-in, the computer learning my driving style or a combination of the two.
I drive with a light foot and I mentally drive well ahead of where I am on the road. Like the UPS guys, I plan my routes to minimize road time, start/stops and time idling at red lights. If I'm frequently on a familiar route, I learn the traffic light timing and drive accordingly to avoid or minimize stopping. I'm not a hyper-miler but I do tend to think about MPG as a challenge when I'm driving and this tends to alter my driving style somewhat.
11-10-14, 04:11 AM
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Since my last question about what grade of gas to use, I have filled up my 2010 RX 350 twice. I have been using the middle grade gas. I'm averaging 20-20.9 mpg. I haven't used the lower grade yet. I'm liking how the car runs at this time. I might try to use the lower grade when the weather warms back up.
I really keep an eye on the display that lets you know how many mpg you're getting depending on your driving style. (lead foot as opposed to light foot) I really needed this tool! I find that I can go 85 mph to get to my exit only to miss the light and have the people I zoomed by come right up behind me. Plus, it does make for a less stressful drive when you actually drive like you have sense. (and cents!)
I really keep an eye on the display that lets you know how many mpg you're getting depending on your driving style. (lead foot as opposed to light foot) I really needed this tool! I find that I can go 85 mph to get to my exit only to miss the light and have the people I zoomed by come right up behind me. Plus, it does make for a less stressful drive when you actually drive like you have sense. (and cents!)
11-15-14, 07:19 AM
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Since my last question about what grade of gas to use, I have filled up my 2010 RX 350 twice. I have been using the middle grade gas. I'm averaging 20-20.9 mpg. I haven't used the lower grade yet. I'm liking how the car runs at this time. I might try to use the lower grade when the weather warms back up.
I really keep an eye on the display that lets you know how many mpg you're getting depending on your driving style. (lead foot as opposed to light foot) I really needed this tool! I find that I can go 85 mph to get to my exit only to miss the light and have the people I zoomed by come right up behind me. Plus, it does make for a less stressful drive when you actually drive like you have sense. (and cents!)
I really keep an eye on the display that lets you know how many mpg you're getting depending on your driving style. (lead foot as opposed to light foot) I really needed this tool! I find that I can go 85 mph to get to my exit only to miss the light and have the people I zoomed by come right up behind me. Plus, it does make for a less stressful drive when you actually drive like you have sense. (and cents!)
11-16-14, 10:07 PM
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I wish I could get more than 17.1 on my 2013 RX AWD. Nothing I do including thruway or city driving changes the MPG. Love the car. Best I ever leased. Just wish I had gone the extra couple bucks and leased the hybrid. Lease is up next Oct. My new one will be the hybrid.
11-17-14, 04:51 AM
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....and you will love it. Our 2015 450h is only a week old but with a combination of city and highway driving, never went below 26.5 with the low grade gas the dealer put in it. I filled it with 91 a few days ago and almost instantly, it is hovering around 28 mpg. We are totally impressed with it.
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11-19-14, 08:22 PM
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Just switched to 89 today from regular gas (didn't realize in the last few weeks with my 3RX that I was supposed to use more than regular!) - immediately noticed a difference in mileage. I'll be trying premium next fill in hopes of seeing an even bigger difference
11-21-14, 07:25 AM
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You sold me. We love everything about the RX. Best SUV on the road. I just hope they don't ruin it when they go to the extra row of seats. It's only me and the wife. We don't need or want anything larger.. I don't want the new smaller SUV either. It's only the size of a Rav four. I'm kind of thinking a end of year lease next Sept. Should still have a selection of hybrids to choose from.
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11-21-14, 07:33 AM
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