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Will Using 2nd Setting Save Gas In An Lx470?


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On the LX470 1999 model there is a power and a 2nd button setting. My question is will using 2nd setting save gas in LX470? With the Southeastern US petrol supplies being cut by Katrina I want to try to conserve gas any way I can :-?

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No, but accelerating SLOWLY from a stop (think driving like a granny), driving at a constant speed between 50-55mph will maximize fuel economy. Any faster, and wind resistance takes its toll. Driving fast, even at a constant speed, is detrimental to fuel economy. Also, keep the vehicle in top tune...that means clean air filter, tune ups, check the plugs, etc. Synthetic fluids in the engine/diffs/xfer case might reduce energy loss (at least it reduces heat from friction, which is energy lost). The 2nd gear start is for starting from a stop on a slick surface, like when you're parked on a hill w/ snow/ice. If you started in 1st gear, there would be too much torque at the wheels, causing a loss in traction.

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no.  won't conserve fuel use.

just take it easy on acceleration and keep speeds steady.  that's about all you can do.

Thanks for all the responces. Driving like a granny is TOUGH but I am getting used to it. The top speed of 55 simply wont work ... I-40 (HWY to the Beach) has a 70 MPH speed limit so I have the cruise control locked in at 75 for that trip just about every Friday ;-). :cheers:

I have been making the trip in my wife's LS400 which gets about 27MPG on the highway since the call to conserve was requested from the NC Governor last week.

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