SAW_LexusIS300 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Just went from a 99 Maxima to a 2005 Lexus IS300. Also just went from about 22mpg with Maxima to 17mpg with Lexus (both instances city and highway driving). I didn't expect this and realize that the Lexus IS300 is posted supposed to get approx 18 in city and 23 on highway. Are there any tips/tricks to get better gas mileage? I drive pretty mild most of the time and have added a K&N filter, changed oil, plugs etc. Any input would be appreciated, new to the forum. Thanks, SAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop170 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Just went from a 99 Maxima to a 2005 Lexus IS300.Also just went from about 22mpg with Maxima to 17mpg with Lexus (both instances city and highway driving). I didn't expect this and realize that the Lexus IS300 is posted supposed to get approx 18 in city and 23 on highway. Are there any tips/tricks to get better gas mileage? I drive pretty mild most of the time and have added a K&N filter, changed oil, plugs etc. Any input would be appreciated, new to the forum. Thanks, SAW yea that seems wrong, i consistently get 22-23 mpg and i drive like a psychopath <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Yeah, I get about that also and I scare the wife all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus954 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 wouldn't a cold air intake help your gas ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Just went from a 99 Maxima to a 2005 Lexus IS300.Also just went from about 22mpg with Maxima to 17mpg with Lexus (both instances city and highway driving). I didn't expect this and realize that the Lexus IS300 is posted supposed to get approx 18 in city and 23 on highway. Are there any tips/tricks to get better gas mileage? I drive pretty mild most of the time and have added a K&N filter, changed oil, plugs etc. Any input would be appreciated, new to the forum. Thanks, SAW Reset your ECU by disconnecting the negative (black) battery terminal for 10 minutes. Then start up the car and drive normall for one tank of gas. Check the mileage on your second tank. Resetting should put your ECU to default (new car) settings and then it can learn quickly your driving habits. The default should give the best mileage and emissions settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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