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Jan 6, 2014 | 02:58 AM

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Uzairlexus

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From: Ca

could it be the terrain? California is very hilly

Jan 7, 2014 | 12:37 AM

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chuckbass

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From: CA

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Originally Posted by Uzairlexus

could it be the terrain? California is very hilly

The hilly CA terrain definitely has an effect on MPG. The RX is a heavy wagon.

When I'm visiting relatives, the 60 mile route is mostly downhill and my MPG (even with 20" wheels) is about 26-28 MPG. On the way home, it is, of course, mostly uphill and the mpg drops by 3-4 MPG.

Much to my wife's dismay, I turn the bad LA traffic into something positive by saying "Yay! High MPG time!"

Jan 7, 2014 | 09:24 AM

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kickin8

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From: SF Bay Area

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Originally Posted by smassey321

Octane has no affect on my mileage. I use 87 and get the same MPG as when I use 92. The CA gas is a special emissions blend only sold in CA. The car has less power when I use it. It also lowers the MPG.

it's the winter blend fuel in CA.....