Many owners have noted the failure of two sensors Mass Air Flow and Air Fuel Ratio. However, just like any other vehicle, there are things you can personally do to make sure that you are getting the maximum miles per gallon from your Lexus. Lexus is known for making smooth riding vehicles with excellent exterior noise reduction. Because of this, there is very little sensation of speed and it is easy to exceed the speed limit. Consult your owner's manual for the maintenance schedule and adhere to it closely. To get the maximum miles per gallon, consider using the cruise control when possible. Driving on under inflated tires has been estimated to reduce fuel economy by as much as 10 percent.
Sticking to the manufacturer's suggested service intervals will keep your Lexus in prime condition and ensure that the engine runs efficiently, and thereby increasing gas mileage. And yes, Doug, you should see somewhat of a boost in your mileage after they replace the O2 sensors. I had it towed to a service center but because it is Sunday I don't the the ramifica. The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour 10 percent , in the suburbs 0 percent , and in heavy traffic 0 percent. A very light foot bumped this by three mpg, while a heavy one sunk it by about the same. With higher prices, I switched to 87 and routinely got 1. .
The gas savings by going with the Hybrid exceeded the difference between the two vehicles. Thanks in advance for the advice! Ok, I'm in the middle of you guys. I don't want to reset lights with disconnecting battery wires,. Consult your owners manual for the recommended inflation pressures and check your tires with a tire pressure gauge once per month. Is this about what everyone else is getting. My driving is quite smooth.
With increased speed comes increased fuel consumption. I'm getting about 18mpg but most of my driving in local. Is there anything that I can do to get a little better gas mileage? At a steady 75 mph, the F Sport engine is spinning 1,950 rpm, vs. Maybe not a lot, but some at least. Tried using one of those cheaper brands, and unfortunately it only took a tank or so, I found my climb over the local mountain seemed less energetic. After that all of these lights came on. Highway mpg receives a bump from 24 to 26, putting it two to three mpg over most competitors.
I don't use high-octane, but I do use either Mobil, or Sunoco, or one of those v. Infrequent problems were reported in all areas except the engine. The other thing that might be interesting is your quality of gasoline. In suburban driving with the engine warmed up the trip computer typically reported 22 mpg. The most notable was the faster and more efficient navigation system, which added multiple languages, and increased map database, and a route preview feature.
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