GS4 Gas Mileage
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GS4 Gas Mileage
Hey gang,
I just purchased my 99 GS4 a couple weeks back and wonder what kind of gas mileage you are getting? I don't play with e-shift that much, I assume gas mileage would be worse using that as well as having PWR MODE enabled? I am getting about 16.7 with a 50/50 split local/freeway driving.
What are you guys getting? Do you use e-shift and PWR mode?
Thanks!
I just purchased my 99 GS4 a couple weeks back and wonder what kind of gas mileage you are getting? I don't play with e-shift that much, I assume gas mileage would be worse using that as well as having PWR MODE enabled? I am getting about 16.7 with a 50/50 split local/freeway driving.
What are you guys getting? Do you use e-shift and PWR mode?
Thanks!
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That is totally weird. I am at about 17MPG...hmmmm. I am using super unleaded gas as well. I have had a heavy foot over the last couple of weeks since I just bought it and am really loving the power!!!
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It depends to a HUGE extent how much highway driving you do. You can drive like a bat out of hell on the highway and get 20+mpg.
Drive like a snail in stop and go traffic in town and you'll get 15.
I get about 17 in town and 24 on long highway drives.
Drive like a snail in stop and go traffic in town and you'll get 15.
I get about 17 in town and 24 on long highway drives.
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I hear ya! I like E-Shift as well!! I also like power mode, but wonder if it is hard on the engine to cruise in power mode all of the time....any thoughts?
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Wife gets 19mpg at around 70% city
I get around 17 city w/e-shift and many trips to the redline.
Ususally tops out around 23-24mpg straight highway averaging 75mph. High mpg has been 26 or 27, with a low of 15.
Tire pressure and tire brand/size will also affect mpg.
I get around 17 city w/e-shift and many trips to the redline.
Ususally tops out around 23-24mpg straight highway averaging 75mph. High mpg has been 26 or 27, with a low of 15.
Tire pressure and tire brand/size will also affect mpg.
Originally posted by Synergy
I hear ya! I like E-Shift as well!! I also like power mode, but wonder if it is hard on the engine to cruise in power mode all of the time....any thoughts?--
I hear ya! I like E-Shift as well!! I also like power mode, but wonder if it is hard on the engine to cruise in power mode all of the time....any thoughts?--
The Lexus V8 is almost indestructible too. Now the tranny - that can be wrecked but even that you'd have to work hard at.
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GS400 Mileage
2000 GS400 running e-shift and power mode consistently. Most of the driving between 45 mph and 80 mph on streets and freeways in Salt Lake City. Mileage has been consistly 23 - 24 MPG.
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I drive about 80% city with my 98GS4 and get close to 20 MPG using E-Shift.
Bit, good call on the PWR Mode! Would that mode matter if I use E-Shift? Do the shift points change if you're not using E-Shift?
Bit, good call on the PWR Mode! Would that mode matter if I use E-Shift? Do the shift points change if you're not using E-Shift?
