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Old 06-15-14, 02:29 PM
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i mean your really not save too much with the lower grade gas. So why cheap out for that the lower gas.
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Old 06-16-14, 03:35 AM
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This always seems to be a question, there is a whole thread on this, Here you go,
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...on-the-gs.html
and here.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...d-threads.html
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Old 06-16-14, 03:48 AM
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I have no problem using premium ..... what I don't understand is how the ES350 is rated for regular and the GS isn't. Same engine, right? Is it just the 8 speed vs 6 speed.
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Old 06-16-14, 04:33 AM
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^^^ thank you...
 
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Old 06-16-14, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by coach1
I have no problem using premium ..... what I don't understand is how the ES350 is rated for regular and the GS isn't. Same engine, right? Is it just the 8 speed vs 6 speed.
ES does not have direct injection...
 
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Originally Posted by LexFather
ES does not have direct injection...
Good to know....Thank you. Is there a performance/hp difference?
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Originally Posted by coach1
Good to know....Thank you. Is there a performance/hp difference?
A pretty big one - 306 hp for the GS vs. 268 for the ES.
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Old 06-16-14, 04:49 AM
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I know some people who lease that use 87/89 in a premium required vehicle.
If you own,go with premium.Lease use whatever grade you want.
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Old 06-16-14, 05:30 AM
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Pardon me for not understanding - what is "direct injection" in the GS vs the ES? How would this affect fuel type? I m not a mechanic, so I am just trying to learn. Thanks so much.
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Old 06-16-14, 06:49 AM
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The most I saved using the lowest grade (regular) gas compared to the premium was $5. If u can afford a car like a GS, you can afford $5 extra for premium gas.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
The most I saved using the lowest grade (regular) gas compared to the premium was $5. If u can afford a car like a GS, you can afford $5 extra for premium gas.
Maybe he really can't afford the GS....
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
I know some people who lease that use 87/89 in a premium required vehicle.
If you own,go with premium.Lease use whatever grade you want.
So the "moral of this story is" don't ever buy a used leased vehicle.....
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Originally Posted by harryra
So the "moral of this story is" don't ever buy a used leased vehicle.....


Maybe so.
A service loaner too..
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Old 06-16-14, 07:01 AM
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I think numerous people, not all, on this GS forum have bought a vehicle that has probably maxed out their budget and are now worried about the cost of fuel, maintenance, etc. They should have purchased or leased something more affordable that they wouldn't have to question things like $3-$5 per tank gas savings.....
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Originally Posted by harryra
I think numerous people, not all, on this GS forum have bought a vehicle that has probably maxed out their budget and are now worried about the cost of fuel, maintenance, etc. They should have purchased or leased something more affordable that they wouldn't have to question things like $3-$5 per tank gas savings.....
It's not just that. Some of the wealthiest people I know are the ones that nickel and dime over very little thing. They love saving money no matter what. They don't get rich by spending money you know. LOL

I have always used premium fuel as that's what Lexus recommends.
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