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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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Default 2000 RX300 fwd

Seems to run great but has terrible gas milage.
Any suggestions?
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 05:19 AM
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Welcome to Club Lexus!

Take a look at this sticky thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...out-yours.html
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by djrohr
Seems to run great but has terrible gas milage.
Any suggestions?
What is your definition of terrible? Anything above 20 MPG can be considered acceptable.
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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I would say if you get 17 or less, it would be a matter of concern. It varies quite a bit based on traffic, hills and driving style.

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Originally Posted by djrohr
Seems to run great but has terrible gas milage.
Any suggestions?
Welcome to the Club.

It is going to depend largely on how you drive it, would be interested to know what mpg you are getting.
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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I get average 15 in city and best is 18.5 to 19 on highway doing speed limit with cruise control.
I am a light on the pedal driver
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by salimshah
I would say if you get 17 or less, it would be a matter of concern. It varies quite a bit based on traffic, hills and driving style.

Salim
Went to pa using cruise all the way staying within 5 mph of speed limit averaged 18.5 mpg at best
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kalali
What is your definition of terrible? Anything above 20 MPG can be considered acceptable.
I dont get above 19 on highway and I am not heavy on the gas
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexmex
Welcome to the Club.

It is going to depend largely on how you drive it, would be interested to know what mpg you are getting.
I Drive like an old lady
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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My new-to-me 2002 RX300 AWD w/88k was averaging 18 mpg, but improved 2 mpg when I had the throttle body cleaned. To be clear I was having trouble with the accelerator pedal sticking, and that is why they suggested cleaning the throttle body. It fixed that issue and has also resulted in a slight improvement in gas mileage. There is a DIY thread that explains the process on CL.
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