What do you need to do to improve the gas mileage on my truck ?

And should i put a freah coat of paint on ?

Thanks

 

TRUCK? HAHAHA more like a granny-mobile

 

There is a huge sticky thread about bad gas mileage, look through it. It's already been discussed many, many times.

A good paint job cost thousands of dollars, so unless your willing to spend a ton of money for a nice paint job, leave it how it is. OEM is paint is hard to match quality wise.

The RX is categorized as a Truck, even though it's a CUV.

I don't see what makes you think the RX is a "granny-mobile", but to each their own i guess.

 

hypervish,i will just give it a good ole detail and leave it at that,will send pics soon,
my suv is a good quiet ride the best vehcile i ever own just take alot to maintain. but i would not call it granny yet ..may just do a wedding ceremony for us both...lol

I AM planning on moving up to a newer RX model ,which one would you recommmend... 350/450h ? or...something else.
thanks

 

new model for 2013

 

i was told by a friend that...if i had two different set of TIRES ON MY vehcile it will /may damage the AWD/diferenatials is there any truth to this. ?

 

i meant when i came on the the brand/tread design of each brand /tires

 

My brother has a 2010 RX450h, and he loves it! I drive it any chance I get, and the 2013 look's even more appealing. I for one actually like the more aggressive front grill. I plan on driving my 2000 RX till the wheels come flying off. But, If I had to get up tomorrow and buy a new car, it'd sure as heck be an RX450h. I'd get the hybrid over the 350 mostly due to the mpg's which over a 10 year span would net me savings. Plus, the additional power is a nice bonus. I usually drive my car's forever, so a hybrid would be a good choice for me, since I would eventually make my money back. So, I think it really depends on how long you are planning on keeping the vehicle.

Different tires on each axle can cause damage to the differential and or transfer case. But, it's more so Subaru's which are easily damaged by mis-matched tires.
I'd say that as long as each axle is running the same tires, it shouldn't be a big deal. Do I recommend doing that? Nope. lol

You're Welcome.

 

i will see wat i can do for a new vehicle next year but the but COST FOR A 450h is so high y need oxygen to survive after purchase ....lol but will try. i will see if i can get about 400,000 out of this one if it last. i will get some tires for tire rack soon

thanks

 

I was also told this by my mechanic. Try to keep all the tires of the same circumference.

 

Hybrids cost so much to maintain it's ridiculous and then you could need new batteries which also cost a fortune.

 

Its definitely not good for the AWD. Thats why I always buy for new tires, never just two at a time.

 

lexus114/chris01919, will try get 4 new tires soon.

thanks

 

Is the RX going to be new for 2013? I had been wondering about that!

 

should be ..but the more fansy it gets ..the more is cost and mx trouble