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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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2010 ls460 swb with 12,000 miles.

I'm getting about 11.5 mph in the city. Get 27 or 28 on the highway.

I always have the car in eco and always have the climate on at a comfortable 70 degrees. Also, always have the seat cooler or seat warmer on and the stereo on.

Any Suggestions to get better city mileage would be appreciated. I think The car is rated at 16 city and 25 highway.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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Hmmmm, thats a little low for the city...I usually avg. around 19mpg with mostly city driving and I thought that was bad, but I guess we need to take into consideration that we drive differently and that is an important factor. the only thing that you listed that could have an effect on your MPG, but that will probably be 1-2mpg different though.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Check the air in your tires, which can contribute to bad mileage too (over/under inflated). LS window sticker rates 16city 24hw
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how heavy is your foot? I can get 11.5 city when i feel lead footed. but i average 19-20 of mix driving.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by adamls2
Hmmmm, thats a little low for the city...I usually avg. around 19mpg with mostly city driving and I thought that was bad, but I guess we need to take into consideration that we drive differently and that is an important factor. the only thing that you listed that could have an effect on your MPG, but that will probably be 1-2mpg different though.
You drive a good amount on the highway still to get that. My 600 gets 19 mpg ave, but I drive 85% city 15% highway
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