Excessive fuel consumption RX 330
07-06-17, 03:30 AM
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Excessive fuel consumption RX 330
Of late ive noticed that RX 330 2004 model has been consuming fuel uncontrollably.
Ill appreciate if anyone can help me with the solution,
Ill appreciate if anyone can help me with the solution,
07-06-17, 06:08 AM
#3
Same here, although now towards the summer months here in Canada the MPG has improved slightly.
I have read on a consumer report the RX330 was tested as a new vehicle at around 14 MPG combined City/ Highway, which is what I am at presently, no CEL & with mostly city driving
Winter, worse, 10- 12 MPG.
After changing spark plugs, air filter, cleaned the map sensor, filling with Premium 91 & more....
at this point, I am living with the fact the RX330 isn't as fuel efficient as a Toyota Corolla.
I have read on a consumer report the RX330 was tested as a new vehicle at around 14 MPG combined City/ Highway, which is what I am at presently, no CEL & with mostly city driving
Winter, worse, 10- 12 MPG.
After changing spark plugs, air filter, cleaned the map sensor, filling with Premium 91 & more....
at this point, I am living with the fact the RX330 isn't as fuel efficient as a Toyota Corolla.
07-06-17, 08:45 AM
#4
You should be able to get at least 20 mpg. I do get 24 mpg, all highway driving.
07-06-17, 09:10 AM
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07-08-17, 06:19 PM
#6
I usually get 20-22 MPG on my 2004 AWD in mixed driving using regular (87 octane) gas.
And the RX will *never* be as fuel efficient as a Corolla, even at it's best.
Maybe a faulty O2 sensor? Have you had the codes checked?
And the RX will *never* be as fuel efficient as a Corolla, even at it's best.
Maybe a faulty O2 sensor? Have you had the codes checked?
07-09-17, 02:53 AM
#7
Now I know why you chose LuckyPants for your CL Member name...
20-22 MPG.
I was actually being sarcastic with the Corolla comment, no CEL codes, I did verify the O2 sensors with Techstream, all appears normal.
20-22 MPG.
I was actually being sarcastic with the Corolla comment, no CEL codes, I did verify the O2 sensors with Techstream, all appears normal.
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07-09-17, 10:18 AM
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Well I own a 2004 RX 300 awd ( I guess the 2nd gen 300 wasn't sold in the USA ) , And I get, at very best being ultra careful on the gas, 24 mpg in the highway...... With mixed driving not paying attention to how I drive, I get around 18 mpg....
Frankly I was expecting low gas mileage before buying , but not as low as this.... I've Always owned High displacement gas cars but this is my first suv.... I guess the mileage is killed by weight and aerodynamics !
Frankly I was expecting low gas mileage before buying , but not as low as this.... I've Always owned High displacement gas cars but this is my first suv.... I guess the mileage is killed by weight and aerodynamics !
07-10-17, 12:30 PM
#9
Oddly enough after removing an Ignition Coil due to a PO304 code & putting it back, details here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...0304-code.html
Now I'm getting 19 MPG City instead of 14 MPG City,
, also, I did disconnect the negative of the battery to take out the Ignition Coil.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...0304-code.html
Now I'm getting 19 MPG City instead of 14 MPG City,
, also, I did disconnect the negative of the battery to take out the Ignition Coil.
07-11-17, 03:23 AM
#11
although the MPG was severally affected.
07-13-17, 03:23 PM
#13
I just decided yesterday to replace the Ignition Coil for cylinder 4 & change the 3 plugs for Cylinder 2, 4 & 6 since I finally managed to pry the stuck boot off the spark plug.
Since I disconnected the negative from battery, the RX330 reset again, haven't driven enough for evaluating the MPG again, as yet.
Hopefully it will be at least acceptable, I'll post in a few days with the result. No codes for misfires.
Since I disconnected the negative from battery, the RX330 reset again, haven't driven enough for evaluating the MPG again, as yet.
Hopefully it will be at least acceptable, I'll post in a few days with the result. No codes for misfires.
07-13-17, 07:41 PM
#14
I get about 22 mpg on mostly highway driving (1 mpg lower with the A/C on). That being said, it is not unusual for my mileage to drop below 15 mpg when driving in stop and go traffic in cities.
