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Old 10-06-05, 04:15 PM
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Bought My SC about 3 months ago. Love it but needs a little work. My full tank of gas will get me 300 miles before the light comes on. And that's if I drive freeway the whole time. If threr's any local involved, 250-280 max. Right now, I'm an eigth past quarter and only run 83 miles. Is this normal for the sc400 or is there something that needs to be fixed?
Old 10-06-05, 04:30 PM
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Thats definately not normal. When was the last time a full tune-up was performed? (plugs, wires, dist. caps, dist. rotors, air filter, etc.) Does the car seem to run fine?

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Probably not the sole issue, but check your tire pressure.
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tune it up man and everything should be fine tire pressure is important also
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My 93 SC4 gives the same MPG, with a recent tune up.
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The car seems to be running fine, besides needing lca bushings, rack & pinion bushing etc. But I think a Tune up should help, don't know when the previous owner last did one. I haven't gotten a chance to check my tire pressure yet, but I'll get on it tonite. Anyone recommend a place for tune-up in so. cal??
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Originally Posted by GRAND_LS 4
My 93 SC4 gives the same MPG, with a recent tune up.
Where did u get your tune up done??
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Originally Posted by SCSEXYLEX
Where did u get your tune up done??
Grand LS4 is in Florida, that'd be quite a drive for you
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Grand LS4 is in Florida, that'd be quite a drive for you
yea.. my mistake for not checking your loc. before asking
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Actually, I recently purchased it, and according to the maintenance records, they were done at Lexus of Melbourne. I know it’s a long drive from you, but I thought I’d mention it anyhow.
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