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Save Gas? 2014 LEXUS IS 350 F Sport

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Old 04-17-14, 06:43 PM
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Not sure if anyone else has figured this out yet, but you can drive in either Eco in normal or 2x Eco. On the settings menu in the dashboard, there's an option to put Eco mode on all the time (except for when you're in sport mode). I haven't been able to see much of a difference as I figured this out right before my car had to go in to get fixed. I have a 250 F-Sport and drive in sport mode all the time because I like to hear the sound of my GReddy Intake roar For some of you who have to drive longer, this might be a bit helpful to you.

For those of you who knew about this already or if it is something obvious that everyone has figured out, I apologize because I just figured this out on my own and thought it was something people had to really look for.
Old 04-17-14, 06:47 PM
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Personally I couldn't stand having that green eco light in my face.
Old 04-17-14, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark9t316
Personally I couldn't stand having that green eco light in my face.
u know you can disable that green eco light right? i hate it too......

I just want to save gas since i upgraded from regular gas to premium gas ...... welll thats what i get for buying a new car !!!!!!
Old 04-18-14, 11:39 AM
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I average about 18.1mpg and fill up once a week for about $40. Tip Amex has a $5 rebate for BP gasoline as long as you get more than $30 worth of gas.
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Originally Posted by Helterran

u know you can disable that green eco light right? i hate it too......

I just want to save gas since i upgraded from regular gas to premium gas ...... welll thats what i get for buying a new car !!!!!!
Actually I didn't know that! Thanks I'll have to look into it.
Old 04-18-14, 12:19 PM
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my avg is 19.1 with 70% highway, avg speed of 75mph. Please tell me how you guys are getting 25 mpg thats redic compared to mine
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Originally Posted by dAiLL3sT
my avg is 19.1 with 70% highway, avg speed of 75mph. Please tell me how you guys are getting 25 mpg thats redic compared to mine
1. Lots of highway driving
2. High octane gas (91+)
3. 8 speed transmission
4. Summer tires
5. Warm/Hot weather
6. No stomping on gas

I think you need all these to get above 25 MPG especially on IS350. I have IS350 F Sport RWD and I had first 4 on my last tank and I got 24MPG. As weather warms up in MN I'll have #5 also and hopefully I'll see further increase.

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Old 04-18-14, 06:50 PM
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I drive my Camry when I want to save gas. I drive my Lexus when I want to enjoy life.

I have the 350. To save gas you have to accelerate very slowly and let the car run without further pressing on the gas pedal, which means you will drop in speed, then repeat to get back up to speed again. Sounds like torture but I was able to get 26.2mpg at best.

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