GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

Sport plus suspension with eco or normal gas?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-04-16, 01:23 PM
  #1  
tknx
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
tknx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: California
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Sport plus suspension with eco or normal gas?

Is there a way to have the sport suspension all the time without just locking it in that position and unhooking the controller? I know I asked several years ago but I am hoping there is an answer now.
Old 12-04-16, 02:57 PM
  #2  
Nasrul3698
Pole Position
 
Nasrul3698's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posts: 212
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Sadly nope since the Lexus doesn't have individual settings, not sure about the 2016+ though. Why not change to Swift Springs?
Old 12-05-16, 02:29 PM
  #3  
tknx
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
tknx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: California
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Nasrul3698
Sadly nope since the Lexus doesn't have individual settings, not sure about the 2016+ though. Why not change to Swift Springs?
My wife likes the cushier ride. And sometimes I do on some of the less well maintained roads.
Old 12-06-16, 10:49 AM
  #4  
Nasrul3698
Pole Position
 
Nasrul3698's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posts: 212
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tknx
My wife likes the cushier ride. And sometimes I do on some of the less well maintained roads.
you can try disabling the AVS from a workshop or something. Or why not just keep it at Sports?
Old 12-08-16, 03:32 PM
  #5  
tknx
Pole Position
Thread Starter
 
tknx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: California
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Sometimes I want the better mileage but the firmer suspension.
Old 12-08-16, 04:01 PM
  #6  
dchar
Lexus Champion
 
dchar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,954
Received 223 Likes on 178 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tknx
Sometimes I want the better mileage but the firmer suspension.
You don't necessarily get better mileage by putting your car in Eco mode. Just don't get on the gas pedal as much and turn down the A/C, and you'll get similar mileage.
Old 12-08-16, 05:44 PM
  #7  
bclexus
Lexus Test Driver
 
bclexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 8,933
Received 1,996 Likes on 1,418 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dchar
You don't necessarily get better mileage by putting your car in Eco mode. Just don't get on the gas pedal as much and turn down the A/C, and you'll get similar mileage.
Turn down the A/C? I guess you mean turn it up...but even turning Off the A/C [compressor] isn't really going to make a noticeable difference. Probably only about as much difference as an extra 0.5 psi in the tires, or driving a clean car instead of a dirty car with the higher aerodynamic drag.
Old 12-08-16, 05:57 PM
  #8  
dchar
Lexus Champion
 
dchar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,954
Received 223 Likes on 178 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by bclexus
Turn down the A/C? I guess you mean turn it up...but even turning Off the A/C [compressor] isn't really going to make a noticeable difference. Probably only about as much difference as an extra 0.5 psi in the tires, or driving a clean car instead of a dirty car with the higher aerodynamic drag.
I only mentioned turning down the A/C since that is what happens in Eco mode.
Old 12-08-16, 07:05 PM
  #9  
bclexus
Lexus Test Driver
 
bclexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 8,933
Received 1,996 Likes on 1,418 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dchar
I only mentioned turning down the A/C since that is what happens in Eco mode.
Yeah, I know - I figured as much...
Old 12-08-16, 07:32 PM
  #10  
tejanp
Pit Crew
 
tejanp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: NC
Posts: 190
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

is Eco really that much of a difference? :
Old 12-08-16, 07:56 PM
  #11  
spoogenet
Lead Lap
 
spoogenet's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: TX
Posts: 419
Received 36 Likes on 30 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by bclexus
Turn down the A/C? I guess you mean turn it up...but even turning Off the A/C [compressor] isn't really going to make a noticeable difference. Probably only about as much difference as an extra 0.5 psi in the tires, or driving a clean car instead of a dirty car with the higher aerodynamic drag.
Hail-damaged cars with golf ball dimples get better mileage. I wouldn't do that to my car, but let's not leave options off the table.

Drive it in whatever mode you want. If you want better mileage, use a little lighter foot at times, allow a little coasting/engine braking rather than constant gas/brake action, and stick to the highways at non-rush-hour times.
Old 12-08-16, 08:56 PM
  #12  
GregCanada
Advanced
 
GregCanada's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ontario
Posts: 560
Received 51 Likes on 42 Posts
Default

Honestly, driving style does more for your MPG than ECO mode. Sometimes i find ECO mode actually makes my mileage worse.

Also, having your A/C on drops your MPG 10-15%, i've tested this on every car i've owned.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SceneAmati
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
6
07-18-16 03:19 PM
mywong23
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
2
05-15-07 04:14 PM
combfilter
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
9
10-26-06 07:03 AM
jacsil
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
2
03-28-06 03:01 PM
LXTASY
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
2
11-30-04 09:44 PM



Quick Reply: Sport plus suspension with eco or normal gas?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:08 AM.