JohnsRX

..............i have a full tank of gas?? The car feels more solid and its much faster and responds better!! Do u guys get that feeling too?? Last night was fun driving around and punching the gas all the time. After yet another frequent fill-up. Too bad my car drinks gas like no other car i know!!!

StrmRdr23

i noticed that before too...kinda weird...maybe it's cause my pocket is so much lighter, tho...lousy $2.60/gal!!!!

FlintRX

I actually feel the opposite effect. I noticed that when the tank is less than half full, it feels a bit quicker and the transmission shifts more like it's supposed to. When the tank is full, it's not as responsive from a stop and the tranny does it's "gear dance" more often.

I guess

mrb627

I think it is faster / smoother / and quieter when it has a full tank of gas and has been detailed inside and out. Not sure why


MRB

LexRX

Maybe the full vs. near-empty tank of gas difference in feeling comes from a change in weight distribution with a more even distribution of weight when full.

If it is where I think it is (pictured below) then a full thank would increase rearward weight helping the RX's roughtly 60% front 40% rear weight bias (for a FWD RX) giving better handling characteristics. Of course, all this only adds marginally (if any) to any difference in ride and handling.

Lexmexico

I have noticed that the car feels much better after not only having a full tank of gas, but also letting the car warm up for about 12 minutes before taking it (to where the temperature gauge would reach its highest).

sc400red

I agree my RX300 feels alot more responsive with a full tank, I definatly think it is the added weight!

Lexmex

Another good thing to get some speed is to wash out your engine compartment really well and underneath your car, too.