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2010 RX350 Mileage over 10,000 mi Road Trip; Premium & Regular fuel ....

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Old 02-07-12, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BatmobileX
Since I've switched to the lower octane I seem to be getting 21.5 mpg as opposed to around 19 with the premium. Just sayin'.
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how long have you been on premium gasoline? and how long since the switch?
Old 02-13-12, 04:09 AM
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I used the premium until about a month ago (since mid-October) when I switched to the regular. I don't mind spending the extra money if it's going to make a difference but not if it's just throwing money away for nothing.

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Originally Posted by BatmobileX
I used the premium until about a month ago (since mid-October) when I switched to the regular. I don't mind spending the extra money if it's going to make a difference but not if it's just throwing money away for nothing.
my thoughts exactly.
Old 05-24-12, 06:35 PM
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Default Curious why not the 2012 owners?

Originally Posted by rxsuperman
I like to take a quick survey. How many of you out there, after reading this forum thread, will still insist on using 91 or higher octane gas just because the owner's manual said so?? (This question does not apply to 2012 model owners).

Why does this not apply to 2012? Just curious. Thought all of the 2010-12 are the same.
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2012 was when the started recommending regular gas. 2010 and '11 were set for premium fuel 91 or above octane.
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Why does this not apply to 2012? Just curious. Thought all of the 2010-12 are the same.
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I'm gonna try regular and see how I like it, and if I notice anything.
Old 05-27-12, 10:21 PM
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I've been driving with regular in my 2010 RX and it's seems like the engine is less noisy and smooth at acceleration compared to premium. It's weird, u would think it would be the other way around.
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