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Anyone else happy with the IS350 gas mileage?

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Old 08-23-13, 07:33 PM
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I usually get around 23 MPG 50/50. 21MPG 75 city/25 highway
Old 08-23-13, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by VEACH
Just got my 350 a month ago and I drive only city. Both tanks have averaged between 16-17 mpg. Not what I was expecting. I got 14-15 mpg in my 2000 mustang same driving. I was thinking I would get 20-21mpg with my lexus. First tank I definitely drove it hard but second tank I babied it, still low mpg. I've got 84k on the clock and filled up both times with premium. Any ideas on why my mpg is so low?t
Its because you drive only city, I get about that if I do all city with no hwy. Other than that, add some air to your tires if they're low, & ease up on the throttle
Old 08-23-13, 07:57 PM
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80 highway / 20% city. I'm getting 27-28mpg. I drive 65-70mph on the highway.

I noticed I was getting 25-26mpg for a few weeks and then the TPMS light popped on. I was 5 psi lower on each tire. After a pump of air, I was back at 27-28mpg.
Old 08-23-13, 09:41 PM
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very happy, 23.5 avg. 80%hwy 70/80 mph on hwy most times.
Old 08-24-13, 03:04 AM
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I'm getting 15-16, but I live in NYC and do 90% city
Old 08-24-13, 07:37 AM
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Theres couple things you can do to get better gas mileage. Better intake and exhuast to help it breathe easier. Spark plugs, new fuel filter, lower weight motor oil, keep tire pressure up, feather the throttle
Old 08-24-13, 08:25 AM
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I'm disappointed that my IS250 seems to get worse mileage than the IS350.

Feel happy.

Jeff
Old 08-24-13, 09:00 AM
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I drive 90% highway. I average 410 miles per tank. The most I ever got out of a tank was 454 miles ) drove it down to 0 miles left. I average 28-29 mpg. Even with 150,000 on the car, my IS350 is still getting the above numbers.
Old 08-24-13, 09:02 AM
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I get 2 mpg less ever since I switch to PSS tires from the stock turanzas.
Old 08-24-13, 01:17 PM
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i drive about 60% highway. everytime i fill up i reset the trip button and i get 330-360 miles on a tank. i'm satisfied
Old 08-24-13, 01:28 PM
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I average 21.5 mpg. I can do 28 if I try.

Am I happy? Yes. Do I like it? No. It is what it is. I didn't get into this for mpg. If I wanted that I'd be in a CT.
Old 08-24-13, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
I'm disappointed that my IS250 seems to get worse mileage than the IS350.

Feel happy.

Jeff
Care to advise us on what you are seeing Jeff?
Old 08-25-13, 07:05 AM
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how do you replace the fuel filter?
Old 08-25-13, 08:01 AM
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Lifetime average of almost 100k is 23.6 On the highway I can see 28-29 if I stay below 70.
Old 08-25-13, 10:15 AM
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I'm getting about 28-29 MPG and get about 400 per tank....very happy if I get to 400.


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